Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro residents are invited to join the 2nd Annual Story of Hope Brunch on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Story Rentals — 801 S.

Gee St. All $55 ticket proceeds will benefit Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas by supporting a buffet of local favorites, including mimosas.

Jonesboro’s transit system formerly known as JET is now rebranded as Go-Jo with a mobile app that lets riders view bus routes and schedules across town.

The Foundation of Arts will stage the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods at The Forum Theatre in Jonesboro from April 2 to April 5 — the production fuses classic fairy tales into one enchanting narrative at 115 East Monroe Avenue.

Arkansas State University will host Faculty Appreciation Week from Monday, Mar.

16 to Friday, Mar. 20. The event schedule includes a drop-in breakfast and ice cream social on Tuesday, a lunch and learn, and a convocation on Thursday — all to honor the faculty.

On Thursday, the ASU System Board of Trustees approved projects on the A-State campus including the first phase of a 26,000 sqft, $15 million CREST Center funded by grants, public funds, and loans, and granted a right-of-way easement to Jonesboro for pedestrian and bike improvements — while exploring NMTC financing.

More than 330 high school seniors participated in the Here2Hired event hosted by Jonesboro Unlimited at Nettleton High School Gymnasium, connecting with regional employers before graduation.

Follow-up interviews are scheduled to start today through April 1, with a Signing Day Celebration to be held in April at St. Bernards Auditorium.

Severe storms will affect western and central Arkansas Sunday afternoon & evening, with damaging winds, hail, and a possible tornado as a strong cold front moves in.

Residents should monitor local updates for the latest warnings and guidance.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is working on several road projects around Jonesboro, including the Airport Road overpass and MLK Drive bypass finishing in 2026+ Highway 351 widening with intersection work scheduled for 2027.

Local commuters say these upgrades may improve traffic flow for work runs and school commutes.

Jonesboro residents can update their outdoor spaces by repurposing pallets and browsing thrift shops for budget-friendly patio pieces.

DIY renovation tips offer cost-effective ways to transform backyards (using fresh ideas and smart design).

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.