Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Wednesday, April 1 (9 to 11 a.m.) until food runs out, providing essential supplies for local residents.

Jonesboro’s first Whataburger is set to open at 3560 Southwest Dr at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Apr.

1 — it will operate 24/7 and employ 88 local workers.

Jonesboro Public Library is launching its free 2026 Concert Series with four live shows.

The series begins on Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. in the Round Room and will feature additional performances later in the year, including country and holiday events.

Arkansas LOTTO reached a jackpot of $1.078 million today, marking its fourth-highest win since 2022.

Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p.m. — matching three or more numbers wins prizes.

Arkansas State University honored 11 retiring faculty members today at its Faculty Honors Convocation for decades of service—Dr. Paul Finnicum was celebrated for 38 years along with colleagues in teaching, health, and management.

Seven Arkansas State University faculty were recognized today at the Faculty Honors Convocation with 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards for achievements in research, teaching, service & mentorship, with awards including Chancellor’s and Provost’s honors.

The Arkansas Supreme Court will visit Arkansas State University for the bi-annual Appeals on Wheels event from 9:45 a.m. to noon on April 2.

The event offers students, faculty & the broader community a firsthand look at live appellate arguments and breakout sessions with justices.

Former Arkansas women's basketball coach Mike Neighbors joined the Dallas Wings as an assistant under first-year head coach Jose Fernandez.

Neighbors, who resigned in March after eight seasons (bringing head coach and SEC Network experience), will support a roster featuring Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.

Arkansas State hit five home runs in an 11-9 win over James Madison Friday night at Tomlinson Stadium-Slayton Family Field.

The team will host James Madison today at 6:00 p.m. for game two.

Arkansas State women's basketball hit 20 three-pointers and beat Purdue Fort Wayne 83-72 Friday afternoon in the WNIT Super 16 and will host Cleveland State in the WNIT Great 8 on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at First National Bank Arena.

Oasis Art Festival

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