🌱 Why state police are probing an off-duty Jonesboro police shooting

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In today's newsletter:

• Why state police are probing an off-duty Jonesboro police shooting
• Which Jonesboro grad took the mic at A-State commencement?
• How $23.7 million will reshape A-State’s Jonesboro campus next year

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 54, low: 49.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 60 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arkansas State Police Investigating Accidental Shooting Involving Off-Duty Jonesboro Officers (neareport.com) — An off-duty Jonesboro police officer was hospitalized Monday after an accidental shooting while traveling with another off-duty officer near Red Wolf Boulevard and Stallings Lane. Arkansas State Police have taken over the investigation, and local officials have released few details so far, including the injured officer’s condition.
   

2. A-State Fall Commencement celebrates approximately 2,335 graduates (stuttgartdailyleader.com) — Arkansas State University in Jonesboro just celebrated fall commencement, conferring about 2,335 degrees in two ceremonies at First National Bank Arena. Among the graduates, Jonesboro’s own Jenna Hauge served as the afternoon student speaker, and residents can still watch recordings of the ceremonies online.
   

3. ASU System Board of Trustees names interim president, approves $23.7M in capital projects at A-State (stuttgartdailyleader.com) — Major changes are coming to Arkansas State University’s Jonesboro campus, with trustees approving $23.7 million for a new indoor baseball facility, major Kays Hall renovations, and barns to support the upcoming veterinary college. The board also rehired retired ASU-Mountain Home chancellor Dr. Robin Myers as interim system president, while highlighting new workforce and advocacy efforts across the ASU System.
   

4. Jonesboro man gets 15 years for meth distribution conspiracy (katv.com) — A Jonesboro man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a large-scale meth distribution conspiracy that included multiple undercover drug buys. Investigators later tied him to a Jonesboro business where a search uncovered meth, cocaine, marijuana, pills, cash, and a firearm, leading to additional consequences and five years of supervised release.
   

5. Forrest City Teen Arrested on Theft Charges After Handgun Reported Stolen in Jonesboro (neareport.com) — Jonesboro police say a local woman reported her handgun, sweatshirt, and backpack missing after a Forrest City guest stayed overnight at her home in August. Security video allegedly showed him leaving with the items, and a 19-year-old suspect was later arrested and charged with firearm theft and misdemeanor theft, with bail set at $15,000.
   

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Friday December 19

• Winter Wonderland
  Downtown Jonesboro Alliance, 407 Union St, Jonesboro
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Tuesday December 16

• Christmas Band Concert
  Valley View School District , 2111 Valley View Dr , Jonesboro
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Winter Wonderland
  Jonesboro, AR Calendar , 215 W Monroe Ave , Jonesboro
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• GBB - 7th, Jr, Sr vs Trumann @ Home
  Westside Cons. Sch Dist (Craigh) Jonesboro, AR 72404
  5:00 pm

Friday December 19

• BBB - Sr vs Heber Springs Classic - Batesville HS
  Westside Cons. Sch Dist (Craigh) Jonesboro, AR 72404
• 7B, JBJV, SB vs Brookland
  Valley View School District Jonesboro, AR 72404
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter Wonderland
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  1:00 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

Tuesday January 27

• Heat Pump – TWO DAY Class – Jonesboro, AR
  685 Co Rd 730 , Jonesboro
  3:00 pm

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