🌱 How a traffic stop at Lowe’s turned into a wild foot chase

Hello Jonesboro! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a traffic stop at Lowe’s turned into a wild foot chase
• Will Jonesboro add shelters and fire protection in booming Valley View?
• How a 135-member task force is cutting shoplifting in Jonesboro

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant and not as cool, temps: high: 60, low: 30.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. VIDEO: Jonesboro Defendant Accused of High-Speed Chase, Spinout and Foot Pursuit at Lowe's (neareport.com) — A high-speed police chase through south Jonesboro ended in a dramatic spinout and foot pursuit at the Lowe’s parking lot, according to state police. A 20-year-old local woman now faces multiple fleeing and traffic-related charges, with a judge setting high cash bail over public safety concerns. All allegations remain unproven in court.
   

2. Jonesboro looks to acquire two acres of land for public safety improvements (kait8.com) — Jonesboro officials are weighing whether to accept two acres of donated land near Valley View and Southwest Drive to add emergency shelters and possibly more fire protection for this fast-growing area. With thousands of new homes expected, the Finance Committee has advanced a resolution so the full City Council can decide if the city will take ownership and move forward on these public safety upgrades.
   

3. Jonesboro police officers receive Crimestoppers award for task force (kait8.com) — Two Jonesboro police officers have been honored with the Crimestopper of the Year award for leading a retail theft task force that’s curbing shoplifting in local stores. The growing team now includes about 135 police and loss-prevention members, working with retailers like Walmart, Lowe’s, and Academy to protect Jonesboro businesses and shoppers.
   

4. Jonesboro health system will expand Medicaid services for high-risk pregnancies in Paragould (arkansasadvocate.com) — A Jonesboro-based St. Bernards program that supports high-risk pregnant Medicaid patients, first launched locally in November 2024, is now set to expand services to Paragould. The Maternal Life360 HOME initiative offers at-home visits and help with needs like food and housing, while new state laws and ongoing debates over postpartum Medicaid coverage continue to shape maternal care across Arkansas.
   

5. Arkansas State football continues XBox Bowl prep (kait8.com) — Arkansas State’s football team is midway through its Jonesboro-based practices as it gears up for next week’s XBox Bowl. Coaches and key players say energy is high as they finalize the game plan before heading to Frisco, Texas, where the Red Wolves will face Missouri State on December 18.
   

📸 Around Jonesboro

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jonesboro

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• The Festival of Christmas
  1910 Scenic Rd, Jonesboro
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Winter Wonderland
  Jonesboro, AR Calendar , 215 W Monroe Ave , Jonesboro
  4:00 pm
• 7G, SG vs Trumann
  Valley View School District Jonesboro, AR 72404
  5:00 pm
• I.S. Parents Night Out
  International Studies Magnet Jonesboro, AR 72401
  5:30 pm
• Supper with Santa
  Jonesboro, AR Calendar , 118 Burke Ave , Jonesboro
  5:30 pm
• BBB - Sr vs Stuttgart - Away
  Westside Cons. Sch Dist (Craigh) Jonesboro, AR 72404
  6:00 pm
• Christmas Band Concert
  Valley View School District , 2111 Valley View Dr , Jonesboro
  6:30 pm
• VPA Winter Showcase
  JHS Performing Arts Center Jonesboro, AR 72401
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Chris DeClerk Music: Chris DeClerk Acoustic w/ Matt Pierce
  Stage , Too , Jonesboro
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Timothy James
  Roundup Music Show , u 72417 , 9171 US-49 Business , Brookland
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Jonesboro, AR
  Arkansas State University , 2105 East Aggie Rd , Jonesboro
  9:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Community Meal
  Greene County Fair , 1108 Highway 49B , Paragould
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing a cat..
  this cutie showed up hungry and starving for affection. (Nextdoor Lawson)
• From JPD: Officers with our department are currently investigating a residential burglary in the 1700 block of Nettleton Avenue that occurred around 11:39 am.
  One person was taken into custody, and we are currently searching for a second person who fled on foot. There are manned drones and K-9s in the area… (Nextdoor Briarwood)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Jonesboro. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Jonesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jonesboro here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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