Good morning, Jonesboro.

Residents in Craighead County share hopes and concerns for 2026, with health and finances top priorities — local basketball players focus on staying fit for their sport while others aim to boost their stability — and some worry about rising food prices and weather changes.

Amanda Trammel, a NICU nurse at St. Bernards Healthcare, has been named the GR8 Acts of Kindness award winner after a local mother nominated her for her caring work with premature babies — she also creates personalized keepsakes and fundraisers to support families during difficult times.

JonesboroRightNow released a look-back at 2025 (a community milestone) featuring top local stories with over four million page views and highlights like the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival and a local model car maker’s work.

The retrospective celebrates impactful community moments from last year.

The Lake City Fire Department hosted a regional live burn training event Monday night to help firefighters from nearby cities learn fire dynamics—including safe high-heat control in a mobile burn facility.

Plans are underway to make the event an annual collaborative effort.

Arvest Bank is warning Jonesboro residents about a rise in scams where callers use video calls to trick them into sharing screen information, such as banking passwords (according to bank officials).

Customers are advised to verify unsolicited contact and call the bank directly for help.

Jonesboro was named a 2025 Trendsetter Award winner by the Arkansas Municipal League for its Emergency Medical Dispatch program that gives 911 dispatchers the ability to offer lifesaving instructions before first responders arrive.

City leaders said the program already is making a clear difference in community safety.

Local gyms are gearing up for a New Year rush as residents set health goals today.

The Trim Gym in Jonesboro expects returning members and new sign-ups to face crowded machines while enjoying a supportive workout environment.

On Tuesday night, Arkansas State men's basketball beat Arkansas Tech 107-63 at First National Bank Arena (the win extended their home streak to 14 games) and will play James Madison on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

The ASU women’s basketball team will face Southern Miss at 6 p.m. today at Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg, Miss.

The teams have records of 11-3 for ASU and 9-4 for Southern Miss as they aim to extend their winning streak.

Johnson dropped 35 points as GCT beat Nettleton in the Girls Upper Division title game of the NEA Tournament on Dec.

31 — a strong finish that energized local high school sports fans.

On Tuesday, TJ Caldwell scored 17 points and made all 4 free throws while Matt Hayman added 17 points and 3 steals as Arkansas State beat Arkansas Tech 107-63.

The win brought the team to 10-4 on the season with key plays from Christian Harmon and David Elliott IV.

Riverside won the girls lower division championship at the 2025 NEA Tournament on Dec.

31, beating Marked Tree in a contest that showcased strong local talent.