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Rise and shine, Jonesboro!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Entergy Arkansas’ time-of-use plan, a beginner beekeeping class, and an indoor triathlon + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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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📰 In the news
Utility seeks tailored adjustments: Entergy Arkansas filed with state regulators to set new base rates in January 2027, with most bills in parts of Craighead County changing little and a new optional time-of-use plan — see what’s in the rate case.
Exploring a region’s legacy: ASU Heritage Sites is studying a National Heritage Area for the Arkansas Delta. Meetings will be held March 9 to 11, starting in Jonesboro at Reng Student Union’s Mockingbird Room — find meeting dates and locations.
Arkansas clinic marks new chapter: After 34 years, Jonesboro Church Health Center unveiled a new logo with a cross, leaves, and a circle. Its mission remains the same as it serves uninsured adults — read the full story.
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
Stash refresh, anyone?: From Moda and Northcott bolts to batiks, precuts, and quilt kits, Jana’s Quilting & Decorating is a cozy fix when the stash feels meh, plus classes and quilting services for a gentle nudge to finally finish that WIP you swore would be done this week.
Breakfast, but make it fun: Jtowns Grill perks up your morning with diner-adjacent comfort foods like Elvis pancakes, Southern Benedicts, and the glorious Howl’s Happy Plate. Linger over second coffees, trade stories, and let the week feel a little kinder… your future self will approve.
Weeknight curry upgrade: When the fridge says ‘nah,’ Mai Pai Thai Cuisine delivers cozy curries, legit Pad Thai, and Thai iced tea that fixes most days. Family-run, friendly, and reliably tasty, it’s an easy midweek win… All comfort, no fuss, dinner basically makes itself.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 A-State Opera @ Fowler Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:30 PM – Whether you’re opera-savvy or fluent in laundry and leftovers, A-State turns around-the-house drama into arias. Quaine Hogan leads student vocalists through witty pieces like What Do Dinner?, An Embarrassing Position, and more, with Dr. Nathan Froebe at the piano, and Victoria Brownhill on clarinet.
📖 Saturday Storytime @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (3/14) – Need an easy Saturday win with the kids? Swing by for in-store Storytime, where someone else does the reading, you snag a seat, and the littles get happily transfixed. Consider it cultural enrichment, minus the meltdown, plus that new-book smell.
🏓 2026 Jonesboro Firefighters Pickleball Tournament @ Trim Gym Health & Fitness Club | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 AM – If you’ve been itching to trade mowing for dinking, the Jonesboro Firefighters Pickleball Tournament is calling your name right here in Jonesboro. Expect spirited matches, neighborly trash talk, and the kind of cardio that pairs beautifully with a post-game plate lunch and a well-earned nap.
🐝 Beginner Beekeeping Class @ Christian Valley Christian Church | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Curious about bees, or tired of paying for honey? Learn the basics at a beginner beekeeping class at Christian Valley Christian Church, led by pros like John Zawislak, Steve Culp, and crew. Fifteen bucks gets you in, and a year with the NEA beekeepers club.
🏊 Get In Gear Fitness Series Indoor Triathlon @ Jonesboro Orthopedic and Sports Medicine 2nd location | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If your bike misses you and your knees prefer air conditioning, this indoor triathlon at St. Bernards Health & Wellness keeps the sweat, the laps, and the glory under one roof. Swim, bike, and run without weather drama or potholes, then earn smug brunch rights.
🐰 Bunny Bash @ Delta Darlings | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Spring errands just got an upgrade at Delta Darlings’ Bunny Bash, with free Easter Bunny photos and pop-ups. Bribe the kids with a pic while you sip Arkies coffee and snag 20% off clothing and toys, 10% off furniture, plus embroidery on the spot.
🎨 Saturday Strokes @ R & R Ceramics | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a Saturday with coffee, ceramic painting, and snack swapping, because brunch tastes better with a paintbrush. Bring a small treat to share, get your piece half off, then call it ‘art,’ ‘therapy,’ or just quality time with your brunch bunch, mimosas optional.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Jonesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 75°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 29%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 39%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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