Good morning, Jonesboro.

Local businesses across Northeast Arkansas are preparing for Super Bowl Sunday crowds as restaurants like Wings To Go in Jonesboro offer special deals and pre-orders (helping reduce wait times), and venues in Paragould plan family-friendly events with game day screenings.

The community is set for food, fun, and football.

Kim and Perry Nettles will host the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Party and Parade on Feb.

14 in downtown Jonesboro. The event features a walking parade from 6-7 p.m. along Church Street and a Cajun feast at the Elks Lodge from 7 p.m. to midnight — tickets are $60.

In December, Arkansas’ unemployment hit 4.2% while Jonesboro saw a 1.4% job growth rate, outpacing state and national trends—economist Dr. Michael Pakko described the rising numbers as a sign of a growing labor force, with local training programs and a soon-to-open food facility boosting prospects.

Brookland Public Schools held a topping off ceremony Friday when students and faculty set the final beam for an 83,000 sqft building that will house 750 third and fourth graders in the 2026–2027 school year — the facility includes special education spaces, a media center, a cafeteria and a gym.

The Jonesboro Fire Department is accepting online applications for its free Citizens Fire Academy that runs Mondays from March 6 through May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.—registration ends Feb.

27.

Jonesboro lost to Bryant in a doubleheader on Friday, Feb.

6; local high school teams played a close, fast game that kept fans engaged throughout the night.

Arkansas State alum Liam Hicks was named to Canada's 30-man roster for the World Baseball Classic, which starts March 6th.

He hit .247 with 6 home runs (45 RBI) for the Miami Marlins and led the 2023 Arizona Fall League with a .449 average.

Junior thrower Menachem Chen will become Arkansas State’s 12th Olympian and first Winter Olympian when he competes in bobsleigh events at Milano Cortina 2026.

Chen — a record holder in discus and a winner of indoor shot put titles — represents the Israeli team.

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.