Good morning, Jonesboro.

JRN has partnered with local animal shelters to launch Pets of the Week, featuring adoptable dogs and cats.

The program spotlights pets like Chrissy, a 1-year-old lapdog, and Nala, a playful kitten, and invites residents to adopt or volunteer.

GasBuddy’s survey shows that gasoline prices statewide rose 13.7-cent to $3.32 per gallon last week, costing drivers 84-cent more than a month ago.

Patrick De Haan said seasonal factors and global oil-supply issues may push prices higher soon.

Jonesboro high schoolers returned from a weekend trip to Capitol Hill where they attended a hybrid human rights conference & Youth Lobby Day.

They met with legislative assistants in Washington and now plan local events to share their message.

Craighead County is under a burn ban starting today as rising dry conditions have led to 32 brush fires in the last 10 days.

Local fire chiefs in collaboration with forestry officials set the order — to protect lives and property until weather improves.

Jonesboro's GOJO transit is seeing more riders after launching its new app Let’s GOJO, which shows live route maps+bus fullness and trip planning details; Transit Director Lee Wells said rising gas prices and easier access are drawing more riders.

Jonesboro will host Plan Jonesboro Design Week from March 30 to April 2 at the Y Jonesboro Youth Community Center with workshops led by DPZ CoDesign + Crafton Tull to gather public input for a 30-year growth plan through interactive sessions and pop-up events.

Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter broke down the Razorbacks' 2-1 road series win at South Carolina, which left them with a 4-2 SEC record on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast.

They detailed game highlights & season outlook.

The Arkansas Activities Association announced new basketball conference alignments for the 2026-28 cycle as part of Fast Break Friday Night in 2027.

The changes will send Beebe to 5A East and adjust other schools based on enrollment and competitive equity, with the 6A Central remaining intact.