Good morning, Jonesboro.

The 28th annual Have a Heart Wish-a-Thon for Make-A-Wish Mid-South will take place on Feb.

13 with donation roadblocks set up in Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas, and volunteers must sign up by Feb. 8 + the day wraps at Embassy Suites where totals are tallied.

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro issued a statement on Sunday after reports of hateful behavior on campus were shared online.

Investigators are reviewing video evidence—including a resident assistant using a racial slur and a controversial photo at a fraternity—as the investigation continues.

Students at Arkansas State University voiced concerns after online reports of racial slurs emerged, and the school is investigating the incidents.

Some students urged that those involved face consequences plus Chancellor Todd Shields said the behavior has no place at the university.

A-State and ASU Beebe are discussing a veterinary partnership that may let ASU Beebe’s two-year vet tech graduates complete pre-req courses for A-State’s DVM program once it is accredited between April and July — a step aimed at easing the local veterinarian shortage.

Jonesboro still faces snow and ice from last week’s storm, which has left some roads hazardous and schools closed.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of cold weather, and under the Arkansas LEARNS Act, schools must hold in-person classes.

Jonesboro E-911 dispatchers answered over 300 calls during a recent severe winter storm and officers later provided rides to work and safe shelters when roads became impassable — demonstrating their commitment to community care.

St. Bernards Healthcare hosted a ribbon-cutting today to open the first advanced stroke care suite in Jonesboro — a facility that uses two X-ray cameras to treat strokes faster, with a $300,000 donation from the St. Bernards Auxiliary supporting this new service among four centers statewide.

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.