Good morning, Jonesboro.

Arkansas Beef Council launched Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest today to spotlight quality, 100% beef burgers from local restaurants; fans can nominate one burger per day via arkansasbeef.org until Apr.

30 at 11:59 p.m. The contest supports state cattle producers — a boost for local eateries.

Whataburger opened its first Northeast Arkansas location today in Jonesboro at 3560 Southwest Drive—drawing long lines and a packed parking lot while adding 88 new jobs and 24/7 service with plans for future online orders.

Local residents can learn smartphone app skills during an introductory workshop at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library on Tuesday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Everett Hutton from Arkansas 4-H Tech Change Makers will lead the session in the library's Community Resource Room (no registration is needed).

Arkansas State University announced the John A.

Bobango/Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship to support full-time business and pre-law students with at least a 3.5 GPA. The award honors a respected Pi Kappa Alpha leader and gives first preference to its members, with additional consideration for students from Memphis and Jonesboro.

Seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced today at Arkansas State University's Faculty Honors Convocation in Jonesboro.

Dr. Will McLean said the ceremony recognized outstanding faculty and reinforced the university's mission to educate the community.

A Northwest Arkansas resident has claimed the $250.8 million Powerball jackpot by opting for a one-time cash payout of $118 million before taxes nearly a month after winning the March 2 drawing via the Jackpocket app.

This win marks the third jackpot win in Arkansas.

St. Bernards hosted its Parkinson’s Awareness Event in Jonesboro on Wednesday to offer education, support, and resources for those living with Parkinson’s disease.

Attendees learned about programs such as Rock Steady Boxing (a non-contact exercise to boost strength and mobility).

The Family Crisis Center, Inc. plans three events in April to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Community members can wear teal on April 7, join the Ribbon Cutting for the new Sexual Assault Support Services Center on April 22 at 3:30 p.m., and attend a free seminar on April 23.

Oasis Art Festival

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