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Happy weekend, Jonesboro!
In today’s happening-today edition: Farm-to-school cooking lesson, a foster teen’s story, a strawberry truckload sale, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Farm-to-school lesson in action: Region 8 students traded pencils for aprons to learn how Arkansas rice grows, then cooked chicken fried rice before more than 100 onlookers. State leaders and farmers joined the lesson — learn more about the program.
A portrait of resilience: Published February 26, a local profile introduces Daniel, 17, a foster teen in our region who hopes for a permanent family as he nears adulthood and continues building life skills — read the full story.
Kindness keeps doors open: The Trumann community raised nearly $1,000 through McDonald’s Round Up, helping fund five nights for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis. Local staff and customers made it happen — read the full story.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a detour: If your week needs a crispy pick-me-up, JTown’s Grill delivers waffle and sidewinder fries loaded like meals, from Buffalo Chicken Bacon Cheese to smoky Twisted BBQ. Or keep it simple with a hot, salty basket alongside your burger or salad, the kind that fixes a day fast.
Treat yourself, Jonesboro: Winter skin feeling dull? At Eden Medical Spa, medical-grade care meets easygoing spa vibes: lasers, injectables, hydrafacials, all delivered by a friendly, skilled team. Expect a subtle glow that looks refreshed, not overdone.
Aim for the chains: Disc Side of Heaven brings tour-level energy to your backyard with long, rolling fairways, real elevation, and thoughtful layouts that make every disc choice count. Expect lines worth shaping, rounds that challenge without punishing, and a course that rewards clean angles and commitment.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📖 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.
🎂 Delta T’s 10th Birthday Bash @ Delta T Boutique | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Delta T turns 10, so consider a wallet workout with cake, a DJ, local pop-ups, and storewide deals that hit hardest in the first hour. Beat the crowd for the first 80 swag bags, a free tee with purchase, and a four-figure giveaway tease.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Former Malco Cinema | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Craving real berries, not grocery store perfume? A Florida strawberry truck is popping into the former Malco lot on Highland for a blink-and-you-miss-it half-hour, slinging big flats, pecans, and honey. First come, first served, cash or card, patience optional.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Jonesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 72%
Rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 29, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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