On Saturday, November 15, Jonesboro residents enjoyed two major community events: a bustling Veterans Day parade downtown and a decisive college basketball victory at First National Bank Arena.
According to Kait8, hundreds of people lined the curbs along South Main Street for the parade, which featured several dozen floats and participants walking and driving through downtown. An American flag was draped between two fire trucks as the procession moved beneath it, and two best friends in the crowd expressed their hopes of future military service.
The parade was part of the city’s annual Veterans Day celebrations, honoring local service members and their families. Kait8 also noted a community outreach event held on November 14, where students from an expressive arts and counseling class organized an evening of art displays, coffee, and conversation, further fostering local engagement.
In the sports arena, Arkansas State secured a commanding 99-65 victory over Dillard, as reported by Arkansas Online. Red Wolves forward Jordan Pyke led the way with 25 points and 11 rebounds, achieving his 11th career double‑double. Pyke shot 11‑for‑15 from the field, with eight of his rebounds coming on the offensive end. Chaz Watson contributed 19 points on 7‑for‑11 shooting and matched a career best with four steals, while Tameron Ferguson dished out a team‑high nine assists. Aaron McGee and CJ Geathers each added 12 points off the bench.
Arkansas State shot 47.1% from the field and 27.5% from three‑point range (11 of 40). The Red Wolves outrebounded Dillard 59‑34 and forced 22 turnovers, including 19 steals. Dillard’s leading scorer was DeCarter Coleman with 16 points, followed by Laron Louis Jr. (15) and Matthew Spears (14).
Both events underscored the city’s vibrant community spirit. The parade highlighted Jonesboro’s respect for veterans, while the basketball win gave the Red Wolves a strong start to their season, energizing local fans.
What’s next: Arkansas State will host its next home game on November 22 against a conference opponent, and city officials are already planning the 2027 Veterans Day parade, promising another opportunity for residents to celebrate and honor their service members.
Sources: arkansasonline.com, kait8.com
