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Thunderstorms expected to hit Memphis on Saturday; FedEx St. Jude Championship tee times moved up
MEMPHIS — The third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not start on time Saturday at TPC Southwind. Thunderstorms are expected to strike the Memphis area early Saturday, PGA Tour officials announced Friday afternoon. In light of the inclement forecast, players will begin teeing off at approximately 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Rounds one and two featured the 70-player field teeing off in pairs every 10 minutes beginning at 7:20 a.m. on the first tee. On Saturday, players (in groups of three) will tee off simultaneously on Nos. 1 and 10 from 9:45-11:45 a.m. FedEx St. Jude: Photos The FedEx St. Jude Championship is no stranger to altering things based on the weather. Extreme heat and thunderstorms kept things from proceeding as planned, but it did not delay the conclusion of the tournament. Chris Kirk held a one-stroke lead after day one of the signature event after shooting a 6-under-par Thursday. On Friday, Denny McCarthy, Sam Burns, Viktor Hovland enjoyed plenty of success, as each one shot 7-under.
Traffic stop yields drugs and money
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 16, 2024 – Jonesboro Police conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon for expired tags. A K9 sniff was conducted with a positive alert on the passenger side door of the vehicle. One of the two occupants then admitted to having marijuana in his pocket.
Jonesboro City Council seeks input on new inclusive playground for Allen Park
The Jonesboro City Council will discuss the future of Allen Park and want your input. The council will discuss the adoption of a resolution to apply for grants from the state to fund a new inclusive playground at the park. They're asking the public to attend so they can hear...
Local club gives money to area organizations
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Aug 16, 2024 – The Kiwanis Club of Greater Jonesboro on Wednesday gave checks totaling about $3,000 to six community organizations that benefit families and children. The funding is from proceeds of the club’s annual Pancake Day. President Gregg McElhanon (left) presented...
Jonesboro Schools enforce new rule banning cell phones in classrooms
The Jonesboro public school system is reminding students and parents about its new cell phone rules. The new rule bans the use of personal cell phones and other electronic devices in the school. Students can still bring their phones to class but the phones must remain on silent during the...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday, so it’s time to take a look at several events happening across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The FedEx St. Jude Championship is happening all this weekend at TPC Southwind. This is a huge event for the city as top golfers in the country are in Memphis competing. […]
EACC announces 2024-25 Fine Arts Center Performance Season
FORREST CITY — East Arkansas Community College announces the upcoming 2024-25 Performance Season’s schedule of events to be held in the EACC Fine Arts Center. Season ticket packages for the 2024-25 Season will go on sale to the general public on Monday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. LeAnn...
Vape shops robbed, police investigating
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -Police are investigating back-to-back robberies at two Jonesboro vape shops. At 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Officer Hunter Davis responded to a robbery at Vape N Smoke Street, 206 Melrose St. The clerk told the officer that three people entered the store and stole a backpack valued...
Learfield tabs Caroline Woods as General Manager, Red Wolves Sports Properties
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Arkansas State University Athletics, has named Caroline Woods the new General Manager of its locally based team, Red Wolves Sports Properties. As general manager, Woods will serve as the primary Learfield liaison related to the university’s comprehensive athletics multimedia rights...
Paragould Man Faces Felony Battery Charge
PARAGOULD, Ark. — Authorities released a probable cause affidavit on Friday detailing a felony arrest following a domestic violence incident this week in Paragould. On August 14, officers were dispatched to a residence in Paragould in reference to a physical domestic altercation, the PC affidavit states. Police arrived and spoke with the alleged victim, who said the defendant had been beating her for the past few days while using methamphetamine. Just before the police arrived, she said he slapped her in the face. Officers noted redness and swelling to the left side of the victim’s face.
Crash blocks busy Jonesboro road
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police responded Friday to a crash with injuries blocking a busy Jonesboro road. The Jonesboro Police Department’s Real Time Intelligence Center reported the crash happened at 9:58 a.m. Aug. 16 on Old Greensboro Road (State Highway 351) at the Century Boulevard intersection. The RTIC reported...
Strong storm sends tents flying at SOAR NWA
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This Saturday morning, the clean-up will begin at the Benton County Fairgrounds after a strong storm sent tents flying and people running for cover. Those who attended SOAR NWA on Friday evening tell 40/29 News that things became very dramatic very quickly. Attendees say the wind picked up, and all of a sudden, tents were blowing everywhere.
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