Good morning, Jonesboro.

Arkansas welcomes multiple new businesses including Rogers’ Veralux MRI center which opened Jan.

22, Breckenridge’s Film Alley, Atkins’ Blackwell Revival, and a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Bentonville. In Jonesboro, St. Bernards Healthcare has opened a hand and wrist center led by Dr. Safder Hasan—each adding local service options.

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro is hosting a month of events to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month (marking a century of honoring Black history) and invites the community to join in learning and celebration.

Arkansas State University reported a record spring 2026 enrollment with 16,145 students, including 8,141 on campus and 8,004 online, and 133,875 credit hours attempted — a 6.4% increase from last spring along with 521 transfer students signaling growing academic demand.

Dr. C. Lowry Barnes was named the permanent chancellor at UAMS after serving as interim since July, replacing Cam Patterson.

The board approved his appointment at UA System – Cammack Campus, and he looks forward to advancing the health center’s clinical care, research, and education programs.

Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro has begun accepting patients as it expands inpatient pediatric care.

The new facility aims to improve access to behavioral health services for children — serving families in northeast Arkansas.

Valley View Signing Day will spotlight 2026 athletes sharing plans to advance in sports.

The event gives community members a chance to hear local athletes discuss their next-level opportunities.

Arkansas State’s women’s basketball team won their 20th game on Wednesday at First National Bank Arena — they made 16 threes with head coach Destinee Rogers earning her 75th win.

They will face Eastern Michigan tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the MAC-SBC Challenge.

City committees met Tuesday morning to plan how to align youth sports with sports tourism by considering a new sports tourism commission or an expansion of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

Officials said further talks — expected to boost local tournaments and hospitality — will be scheduled soon.

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.

Chi Omega Run for a Wish 5K

9 AM — Arkansas State University Pavilion — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 18th Annual Run for a Wish 5K to support local wishes.