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Hey Jonesboro, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Eight-second 3D brain scans, Delta Awards celebrate regional standouts, and gold and silver heat up + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Jonesboro protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Delta Awards honor regional champions: Tourism standouts from Eastern Arkansas were honored February 6 at A-State’s Cooper Alumni Center in Jonesboro, with Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center and Robert Zenanko among the winners — see who was recognized.
Corporate support fuels early readers: Arkansas Imagination Library launched a sponsorship program as Subaru of Little Rock invested $65,326 to expand literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties and grow enrollment for children in Jonesboro — learn how you can help.
Eight-second 3D brain scans: St. Bernards in Jonesboro has opened eastern Arkansas’s first neurointerventional suite, promising faster stroke care. A ribbon cutting marked the launch, and volunteers pledged $300,000 toward the installation — learn how it treats strokes.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Go vintage treasure-hunting: Double B Vintage Market packs 60+ vendors into a kid-and-pet-friendly stroll, with reclaimed furniture, home decor, handmade finds, and vintage surprises. Wander the outdoor Picker’s Porch, then pop by on-site salon and pet grooming. When you crave a low-key browse that still delights, this spot delivers.
Twirl-worthy noodles: Craving a midweek pasta glow-up? Omar’s Uptown serves silky, flavor-packed plates that feel celebratory without leaving town. Think cozy date night energy or a solo spoil-yourself moment, with twirl-worthy noodles, bright sauces, and comforting classics that land just right.
Recover without the ice bath: If your knees are still mad about last week, Cryo 2.0 offers whole‑body cryotherapy to tame inflammation and speed recovery. Plus compression, infrared, and a zero‑gravity dry float so you leave oddly energized, perfect for a midweek reset.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤝 Volunteer Interest Meeting @ St. Bernards Foundation | Thursday (3/5) at 4:00 PM – First Thursday plans sorted: swing by St. Bernards Foundation’s Volunteer Interest Meeting and swap good intentions for actual action. No guilt trips, just real ways to help, meet solid people, and feel useful. Been meaning to “get involved” since 2016? Here’s your nudge.
🚙 Rigs & Coffee @ Summit Adventure Outfitters | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your idea of small talk is tire tread and trail maps, roll into Summit Adventure Outfitters for a meetup of overlanders, crawlers, and daily drivers. Sip Caffeine Theory coffee, trade trail tips on Crowley’s Ridge, and count more rooftop tents than a state park.
đź–Ľ Through a Child’s Eyes Art Exhibition Opening @ Arkansas State University Museum | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and swing by ASU Museum for the Through a Child’s Eyes opening, a juried showcase of Pre-K through eighth-grade art. Expect ribbons, proud parents, and art that puts your fridge gallery to shame, plus free admission.
🌸 Spring Bloom Meet Up @ Craighead Forest Park | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – Grab your coffee and the diaper bag, and meet up with Jonesboro moms for a relaxed morning of connection, conversation, and community. It is free, kid friendly, and gloriously judgment free, so expect real talk, new friendships, and tired toddlers, RSVP if you’re in.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Jonesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 6%
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 31%
A chance of rain showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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