Good morning, Jonesboro.

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Wednesday, Jan.

28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at First National Bank Arena (217 Olympic Drive) and Caraway Housing Authority (325 Missouri St.) for qualifying households on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arkansas hunters competed in the Big Squirrel Challenge on Jan.

10 when they weighed their squirrels at an event organized by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (a contest likened to a fishing tournament) that showcased local outdoor tradition.

Hundreds of community members, including 100 Arkansas State University student-athletes, joined the MLK Day Parade on Monday in Jonesboro to honor Dr. King's legacy.

Parade organizers and longtime attendee Norma Ferrell (over two decades of attendance) stressed unity and peace as essential parts of his message.

Arkansas Delta Byways Awards returns Friday, Feb.

6 at Cooper Alumni Center on Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro; the event starts with a silent auction and mixer at 5:30 p.m. ahead of a 7 p.m. dinner honoring nominees from 15 local counties.

Johnny Cash Boyhood Home will host the Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour on Saturday, Feb.

28, departing the Arkansas Welcome Center in West Memphis at 9 a.m. for stops at Sun Studios + the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum and Wilson for dinner; tickets cost $195.

Arkansas State University established the Dixon+McDonald+Turnbow Sisterhood Endowed Enrichment Fund to support full-time vocal music education majors with two $500 awards each year.

The fund, created with a $25,000 gift, will help students attend regional or national conferences.

Students, faculty, and staff at Arkansas State University and New York Institute of Technology ride free on Jonesboro JET A-State Routes with a valid school ID, connecting campus with city spots + schedules are available online to plan trips.

UCA has released its Fall 2025 lists, recognizing Jonesboro students as Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List honorees.

Local students met GPA and credit requirements — 4.0 for Presidential Scholars and 3.5 for the Dean’s List.

City officials ask homeowners with storm shelters to register at jonesboroar.gov (information is confidential) so emergency teams can quickly locate shelters and know the number of people inside during severe weather.

Suzanna’s Kitchen recalled about 13,720 pounds of grilled chicken fillets produced Oct.

14 after a lab test showed possible Listeria contamination; the products were shipped for foodservice in several states + no illnesses have been reported so far.

Hundreds of Cardinals fans gathered at Embassy Suites in town today to meet current and former players, pick up autographs, and receive season tickets.

The event featured entertainer Fredbird — a longtime crowd favorite — and celebrated a decades-long community tradition.

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.

Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Baseball

11 AM – 3 PM — Tomlinson Stadium — Tickets starting at $17 — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown in Jonesboro.