Good morning, Jonesboro.

A Trumann man, 35-year-old Zachary Thompson, fled the scene of a hit and run in Jonesboro on March 18th after striking a bicyclist near Highland Drive Caraway Avenue—police located him nine minutes later with signs of impairment such as a broken windshield and blood on his car while the victim was airlifted for treatment; he now faces charges for battery, leaving the scene, and DWI drugs with a court date set for May 22.

Arkansas State University was awarded a $99,906 planning grant from the National Science Foundation to study upgrades for its high-end campus technology that supports research.

The grant will fund focus groups and a cyberinfrastructure workshop this summer — steps that may lead to new equipment proposals later this year.

Powerful wind gusts up to 50 mph caused trees to fall and power lines to drop in Region 8, prompting five calls and a quickly controlled fire on March 19, the Jonesboro Fire Department said.

The department urged residents not to light anything—warning that any fire could spread rapidly amid county burn bans.

Traffic on the Black River Bridge on U.S. Highway 62 near Corning is limited to one lane until May 15 because of repairs scheduled from Monday to Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.—both lanes reopen from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and on weekends.

Demolition of the former Citizen's Bank building in Downtown Jonesboro is progressing as the lower two stories have been cleared and the upper three stories are set for removal this week—city officials reported over 260 tons of debris have been moved to Legacy Landfill near Stadium Boulevard.

On March 16, the Arkansas State Red Wolves women's basketball team held a watch party at Centennial Bank Stadium to celebrate their first NCAA Tournament selection—50 years in the making.

The team will now play the UConn Huskies as the 15th seed and coach Destinee Rogers said they are excited even as underdogs.

Monster Truck Nitro Tour in Jonesboro

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour brings the nation's most competitive monster trucks to First National Bank Arena for a thrilling motorsport experience.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Mainstage Theatre at The Fowler Center — Ticketed — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life through captivating music and storytelling.

Spring Bouquet Class

6:30-8 p.m. — Judd Hill Farmers' Market — All materials provided — Craft beautiful floral arrangements with expert guidance just in time for spring.

Run4TheKure 5K Run/Walk

9 AM – 12 PM — Arkansas State University — Sign up fee applies — Lace up for a cause to support pediatric cancer research and help find a cure.

Open House Event

1-2 p.m. — 1424 S Church St — Contact your realtor — Explore a charming 3bed 2bath home with a double garage and open living areas.

Artsy's Spring Fling Craft Show

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jonesboro — $1 entry — Celebrate Artsy's 8th birthday with a trendy craft show featuring unique vendors and exclusive swag bags for early shoppers.