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Happy weekend, Jonesboro!
In today’s happening-today edition: College kiosk debut, big pharma backs a neuro platform, and gold and silver heat up + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
New resource for student futures: Jonesboro High School installed a Next Grad college kiosk, the first in Northeast Arkansas. The display features universities, trade schools, and the military to spark student interest in post-graduation paths — read the full story.
Big pharma backs neuro platform: SylamoreBio announced a research collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to advance its SyLEC technology for central nervous system delivery, a move seen as industry validation that could speed future treatments — get all the details.
From dealerships to education governance: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Mountain Home business owner Heather Maxey to a seven-year seat on the ASU System Board, replacing Steve Eddington. The system serves 39,000 students annually — learn more about her background.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
A bold splash downtown: When your feed needs less beige, the Jonesboro-Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Mural by Braden Walls brings a bright, modern jolt to downtown. A quick pass and a photo later, it feels like permission to add more color to the week.
Stitch something joyful: Jana’s Quilting is where Jonesboro’s stitchers find their groove, with fresh Moda and Northcott bolts, grab-and-go precuts, project-ready kits, and occasional classes to level up. Consider this a gentle nudge to finally start that quilt you’ve been “totally going to make” since last fall.
Neighborhood pint therapy: It’s an easy weeknight spot for small-batch pours, tacos, and mellow patio vibes, plus weekend brunch if that’s your love language. At Native Brew Works, conversations linger long after the glass is empty. Perfect for unhurried catch-ups.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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📖 Saturday Storytime @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (3/7) – Saturday Storytime in-store means you bring the kiddo, your patience, and a coffee, and let a professional handle the funny voices. It’s low-stress, delightfully old-school, and an easy win for parents and grandparents craving screen-free magic, community, and a quiet ride home.
👶 St. Bernards NICU Reunion @ St. Bernards Auditorium | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Remember when these kiddos could wear a wedding band as a bracelet? Now they are sprinting, laughing, and out-eating us at snack tables, so come celebrate with games, photos, familiar faces, and the nurse who taught you one-handed swaddling, plus hugs that reset the week.
⛳ Brooks Golf Demo Day @ Divots Golf Lounge | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Gear up for Brooks Golf Demo Day at Divots Golf Lounge, where you can swing the latest tech without pretending it’s still 1998. Ten bucks gets you unlimited club trials, twenty gets you a one-hour fitting, and both come back as Brooks Golf Center credit.
🛍 Together We Thrive Market @ The Way Out Foundation | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Jonesboro’s Together We Thrive Market pops up at The Way Out Foundation, 500 Pepper Dr., and yes, S & J’s booth is the one to find. Expect neighborly vibes, local makers, and impulse buys you will, of course, justify. It’s retail therapy, community edition.
🏃 Chi Omega Run for a Wish 5K @ Arkansas State University Pavilion | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Dig out those running shoes and head to ASU Pavilion for the 18th annual Run for a Wish 5K, where your jog, walk, or respectable shuffle helps make a kid’s wish happen. Earn your biscuit, feel good, and see half the town.
🍿 Sensory Cinema @ Malco Jonesboro Towne Cinema Grill | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Take a break and catch Sensory Cinema at Malco Towne in Jonesboro or Malco in Van Buren, a movie night where the only drama is on screen. Tickets are $8, cash only, so raid the glove box, junk drawer, and your coat pocket. Concessions open.
🎨 Saturday Strokes @ R & R Ceramics | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Saturday mornings just got civilized with ceramic painting, brunchy bites, and conversation you can hear. Paint a mug, sip something bubbly, and bring a small snack to share for half off your piece, which is the kind of math we all support. Easy, social, tasty.
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: 73°F – Low: 50°F – Precip: 93%
Showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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