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A fun run to kick off Fourth of July celebrations
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Looking for a patriotic way to get fit on the Fourth? One event in Jonesboro has you covered. The Gearhead Outfitters Run Club will be holding a patriotic fun run on Thursday, July 4. Everyone is welcome and the event is free. The four-mile, flag-shaped run...
Shoplifting reports of Steaks and Drinks
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 1, 2024 – Jonesboro grocery and convenience stores continue to have to watch for shoplifters around town. On Thursday, two minor boys, age 16 and 17, were caught on security video at the Walmart on Parker Road trying to walk out with 3 Monster drinks.
Reading retreat planned for two A-State Heritage Sites this fall
JONESBORO, Arkansas — A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September...
New Jonesboro bakery to offer late-night treats
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Night owls have an opportunity for a late-night treat. The Urban Loft Co. announced that Insomnia Cookies is coming to Greensborough Village in Jonesboro. The store plans to offer in-store, pickup, and delivery options until 3 in the morning. Taylor Halsey with the Halsey Thrasher Harpole...
Baskin Robbins coming back to Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 1, 2024 – Haag Brown Commercial is excited to announce that Baskin Robbins will soon be making its sweet return to Jonesboro, joining Stanton Optical in the newly redeveloped Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard, across from Starbucks. Known for...
'They think it might be the end of the world': How to keep your dogs calm on the 4th
While you and I can’t wait to see the grand finale on Thursday night, our pets would rather not hear it at all. “You know it’s a big spectacle for us, for animals, some tend to think it might be the end of the world. They look at it more like a terrible thunderstorm," Jeff Moore said.
Protecting skin from UV rays
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - July is UV Awareness Month and there are several things people can learn to prevent harm. UV rays are emitted naturally by the sun or artificially by tanning beds, and they pose some health benefits, like the creation of Vitamin D. However, exposure to them can...
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