Good morning, Jonesboro.

GasBuddy reported Monday that Arkansas motorists paid nearly 23 cents more per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline last week, reaching an average price of $3.19 (surveyed from 1,826 stations).

Rising oil costs and seasonal factors could push prices even higher in the coming weeks.

The Jonesboro Fire Department has received new Seek thermal cameras — the equipment is expected to help firefighters locate fires and victims faster and protect property.

The Arkansas State women’s basketball team was selected for the 2026 Women’s National Invitation Tournament as an at-large bid with a 24-9 record and record-breaking three-pointers and steals.

Their bracket, released March 16, will detail the first matchup and ticketing information.

Arkansas men’s basketball rose to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after winning the SEC Tournament against teams like Vanderbilt on Monday, and the Razorbacks will face No. 13 seed Hawaii in their first NCAA Tournament round on Thursday at 3:25 p.m. in Portland (TBS airs the game).

The Razorbacks won 2-1 in their SEC opener against Mississippi State as commentators Matt Jones & Bubba Carpenter outlined the game and said the team will face Northern Colorado midweek.

Arkansas State's baseball team is ranked #22 in Baseball America's Top 25 after winning two of three games against Southern Miss; more national polls will be released Monday as the team improves its record to 15 to 6 with three wins over Top 10 teams.

Arkansas State head coach Butch Jones discussed spring practice plans during a recent interview at the Jonesboro campus.

He said the team will focus on improvements as it prepares for a challenging schedule this spring.