🌱 How police say a burglary spree unfolded across Jonesboro businesses
Jonesboro, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Jonesboro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How police say a burglary spree unfolded across Jonesboro businesses
- How a wrong-way Highway 18 chase near Jonesboro left four hurt
- How a tick bite near Jonesboro could change your diet forever
Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
- Monday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree (jonesbororightnow.com) — A 19-year-old Jonesboro resident is jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a judge found probable cause on multiple felony charges tied to shootings and break-ins at several local businesses. Police say surveillance footage, a stolen vehicle, and a probation search linked him to March and April incidents across town. 
2. VIDEO: Wrong-Way Pursuit on Highway 18 Ends in Crash, Four Injured (neareport.com) — A wrong-way police pursuit on Highway 18 near Jonesboro ended in a high-speed crash that sent four people to local hospitals, according to Arkansas State Police. The chase began with Brookland police, reached speeds near 100 mph, and ended with a Jonesboro-area driver facing multiple felony and traffic charges.
3. Arkansas tick season brings warning about Alpha-Gal Syndrome (kait8.com) — A Jonesboro-based physician is warning residents to take tick season seriously as cases of Alpha-Gal Syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses rise across Arkansas. He explains how Lone Star ticks can trigger red-meat allergies, outlines early symptoms to watch for, and shares practical steps—like clothing choices, tick removal, and when to seek antibiotics—to stay safe outdoors this spring.
4. Arkansas gas prices jump 23 cents in one week, AAA reports (ksla.com) — Jonesboro drivers are feeling the pinch as Arkansas gas prices jumped 23 cents in just one week, with regular unleaded now averaging $3.80 a gallon statewide. AAA blames surging crude oil prices and global uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that continued volatility could keep pump prices elevated for Arkansas motorists.
5. K8, Gray Media launch Star-Spangled Sing-Off in celebration of America's 250th birthday (kait8.com) — Jonesboro’s own K8 is helping launch a nationwide Star-Spangled Sing-Off, inviting solo a cappella performances of the National Anthem for a chance at a filmed Nashville appearance. Entries are open through May 31, with viewers later voting on local and regional favorites before a national winner is announced in early July.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors.
Does anybody know a woman by the name of Jessica Mitcham that lives in the Briarwood area? The reason I'm asking is because this woman text me… (Nextdoor Briarwood) - I know someone is missing this sweet baby.
It has a bell collar on. Over on Kitchen st. Just hanging around my house. (Nextdoor 1300 Turner)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Jonesboro. Apply here.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Assistant Baker in Jonesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jonesboro here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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