Good morning, Jonesboro.

Local artists can now apply to paint traffic signal cabinets after the Foundation of Arts Public Arts Commission (FOA) and the city have opened online submissions for proposals.

Selected projects will brighten intersections across town as part of a community effort to showcase local art.

Arkansas will boost statewide literacy with nearly $25 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education.

The funding will support early reading and high-impact tutoring in rural schools.

Jonesboro Public Schools on Jan.

6 partnered with Care Solace to launch a mental health service that connects students, families and staff with providers quickly — the system begins its trial phase as officials work to streamline care.

Jonesboro Public Schools will host a teacher recruitment event on Thursday, Feb.

5 at 6 p.m. at the district’s administration building on Southwest Square; educators can sign up online to receive additional event details.

Jonesboro Police and city officials remind drivers that on school days, Wilkins Avenue is one-way eastbound from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and the route from Macarthur Park to Hillcrest Drive is eastbound from 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.—drivers should use alternate routes to avoid citations.

Arkansas received a $14.75M Preschool Development Grant (Birth Through Five) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to boost early childhood education statewide.

The grant will fund local partnerships, workforce support, and improved data systems through next year.

Family Crisis Center opened a standalone Sexual Assault Support Services center at 511 W.

Monroe, fulfilling a goal set when the program first launched.

A video captured about a dozen duck hunters racing on foot at 4 a.m. at Lower Vallier Access along Bayou Meto due to low water from a dry fall season.

Hunters expressed frustration with private fields flooded to attract ducks (a practice some say disrupts natural migration).

A-State men’s basketball won 86-74 against Troy Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena, with five players scoring double digits.

Christian Harmon led the team, and they will face Texas State on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

A Candlelight Classic Concert

7-9 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Refunds available — Experience popular songs and classical staples under the glow of over 1,200 candles.