Good morning, Jonesboro.

Together We Foster is hosting its annual Easter Drive to collect candy, plastic eggs and basket fillers for children in foster care.

Donations may be dropped off at designated sites (Jonesboro, Paragould, Pocahontas) through March 26.

Jonesboro Rotary Club will host a Rotaract meet-and-greet on Monday, Mar.

16 at Fat City Grill from 6 to 8 p.m. The event offers local young adults a chance to explore leadership and community service opportunities.

Jonesboro Unlimited received four awards at the American Advertising Awards Gala on Feb.

27 in Paragould for its Always Jonesboro campaign video & won three Gold awards with Best of Show recognition. The win advances the video to the district competition featuring entries from several states.

The Porchlight Film Festival will occur April 10-12 at the Forum Theater on E.

Monroe Ave, offering local film workshops, screenings, and a free block party. Festival director Lorenzo Balderas said the event will support student filmmakers and strengthen community storytelling — a unique downtown experience.

Gas prices in Jonesboro reached $3.08 today, up nine cents from Monday and over 60 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.

Drivers in Clay County are paying the highest with an average of $3.15.

Arkansas State University is hosting A-State in a Day events from March 17 to April 20 at 11 campuses to help community college students simplify transferring to a four-year university — the sessions run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and provide transfer advising and scholarship guidance.

The B-12 Store will open inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, Mar.

16, offering vitamin shots and fitness support in Jonesboro. Owners Gina and Brandon Cain have partnered with local medical expert Dr. Dane Flippin + wellness professionals to bring fast, science-backed treatments to the community.

A new wellness clinic called The B-12 Store will open in Soul Shine Studios on March 16 to offer vitamin injections and IV therapies aimed at boosting energy, immunity, and recovery — services available to members and the public under the guidance of Dr. Dane Flippin.

New buyers of the former Lazzari's Italian Oven property confirmed demolition is planned for later this month at 2230 South Caraway Road — they have not yet disclosed plans for the cleared site.

Guard Darius Acuff, cleared to rejoin the Razorbacks after missing the season finale with an ankle injury, will play in Friday's SEC Tournament opener at 8:30 p.m., where the No. 3 seed faces Texas A&M+South Carolina+Oklahoma.

Honk! Jr

2-3 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the delightful family musical based on the Ugly Duckling.

Honk! Jr

2-3 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the fun and whimsy of Honk! Jr, a delightful performance for all ages.