Good morning, Jonesboro.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is collecting nonperishable food donations, such as canned goods, pasta, cereal, and snacks, to stock its community pantry during regular hours (contact the library at 870 935-5133).

Jonesboro’s Blessed Sacrament church displays a copy of the Sacred Heart painting blessed by the late Pope Francis until Wed, Mar.

25. The church says a Cardinal verified the blessing and that the original from the 1700s still hangs in Rome (inviting local visitors to experience its historic charm).

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture launches its sixth annual Free Tree Fridays campaign from March 20 to April 24 — offering free bare root seedlings statewide with special Arkansas ReLeaf events in Hot Springs Village on March 20 and in Paragould on April 3.

City Water and Light warns Jonesboro residents about scammers posing as company representatives who offer bill discounts in exchange for bank or card information.

The agency advised customers to hang up & report suspicious calls to Customer Service.

At its Wednesday meeting, the Advertising and Promotion Commission provided updates on Ridge Athletics Center construction on Race Street and reviewed lower January and February tax revenues, noting severe weather caused dips in hotel + prepared food taxes.

The commission also approved a $5,000 grant for the Juneteenth fireworks event.

Rotor blades in Jonesboro mark a critical medical emergency as first responders coordinate air ambulance efforts to transport patients to local hospitals within the golden hour.

Fire Chief Marty Hamrick explained that established protocols secure landing zones and streamline handoffs to improve survival chances.

Spring allergy season has begun as tree pollen covers cars and porches around town (causing itchy eyes and congested noses).

Dr. Michael Bone at St. Bernards advises taking allergy pills, using nasal spray and cleaning surfaces to lessen exposure.

The state Department of Health said flu activity dropped to a moderate level even though four flu-related deaths were recorded last week in Arkansas.

The rezoned 50+ community project on Warren Street and Daybreak Drive is moving forward after city council approval — developers will secure funding and break ground in late 2026 to build affordable senior homes.

Arkansas State women’s basketball team will host a second-round WNIT matchup at First National Bank Arena on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. + General admission tickets cost $10 and premium seating is $25, with season-ticket holders given priority until noon today and free entry for students with valid IDs.