Good morning, Jonesboro.

On Wednesday, Jersey Mike's held its Day of Giving where every sale went to support Special Olympics Arkansas, helping cover local athletes’ travel, training, and competition costs as the restaurant experienced a busy day.

Fallen firefighter Capt. Kolby Belcher died in an accident on March 23 and was returned home from Little Rock yesterday—family awaits him in Jonesboro; visitation is today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home with his funeral Friday at 10 a.m.

Abilities Unlimited has set its downtown thrift store (311 Union St) for sale as part of a consolidation that will shift all retail operations to a refurbished 30,000 sqft facility on Burke Ave by May 1; the nonprofit confirmed employees will keep their jobs during the transition.

Fizzle Up soda shop, now open on Southwest Drive, offers custom sodas + snacks with flavors such as vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and gummy sharks for kids this week.

Jonesboro truck drivers saw diesel prices rise as rates reached nearly $5.00 per gallon on Wednesday — up more than $1.50 from a month ago.

Some drivers reported that increased freight volumes eased the impact on their profit margins.

At EAST Conference 2026 at the Hot Springs Convention Center, over 3,000 educators, students, and community leaders gathered today.

Valley View senior Maddox Beaver received the Lindsey Ball Parker Leadership Award, and Stephens Elementary won the EAST Project Competition for PAWvidence Park, a dog park set to open May 1.

Jonesboro's Best Kids spring break camp quickly reached full capacity as local families signed up to keep kids engaged during the break.

The sports-based program offers activities such as Ninja River, basketball, soccer, arts and crafts, and dodgeball in a safe setting.

The Jonesboro Public Library will host a Taco Tuesday Family Literacy Night on Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Round Room, 315 West Oak Ave — families can enjoy story time, interactive games, and a full supper to promote reading.

Craighead County officials are asking residents and employees to fill out a disaster preparedness survey as storm season nears.

Answers are needed by the end of March to help guide planning and training efforts for the coming years.

The Arkansas State women’s bowling team, a No. 3 seed with a 77-34 record, will play in the NCAA Tournament’s Pittsburgh Regional at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Apr.

3. They earned an at-large bid after finishing runner-up at the Conference USA Championship and will face the play-in match winner.

A-State men’s basketball assistant coach Jordan Fair has been selected as one of 68 rising star coaches for the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch scheduled for Apr.

2 in Indianapolis. Fair helped lead his team to a 20-12 season record.

Oasis Art Festival

12-6 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with local art, poetry, music, and food.