Good morning, Jonesboro.

Keep Arkansas Beautiful is seeking local volunteers for its Greatest American Cleanup event celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary; residents are invited to join in making community spaces cleaner (and more inviting).

City Water and Light will flush city water systems from April 12 to April 17, operating nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to remove sediment buildup & ensure proper fire hydrant function.

At Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters start their day at 6 a.m. with Mass and prayer before heading to work at St. Bernards, where they balance hospital duties and community care, and later share evening prayers (and play games).

Arkansas State University announced a new John A.

Bobango — Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship to help high-achieving business and law students earn awards, giving first preference to Pi Kappa Alpha members, then students from Memphis and Jonesboro. The scholarship honors Bobango’s legacy and supports academic excellence.

Arkansas Supreme Court brought its Appeals on Wheels program to A-State campus Thursday so high school students from Greene County Tech (Valley View, Academies at Jonesboro, Nettleton, and Brookland) witnessed live oral arguments that showed the justice system in action.

Today, students at Valley View Elementary participated in a cafeteria taste test of meals featuring Arkansas grown rice, chicken & soybeans to help decide future school menus.

The Arkansas Rice in the Schools program works with local farms to gather feedback for upcoming menu changes.

St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday; the facility (including tests like echocardiograms, stress tests and vascular studies) will complete later in the spring and help patients avoid driving to Jonesboro.

Restaurants will offer special Easter brunch menus on Easter Sunday and reservations are recommended to avoid crowds (buffets and diverse meals are available) in local eateries.

Arkansas State lost to Marshall in the WNIT Fab 4 game Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.

The Red Wolves played slowly early on and missed many shots, letting Marshall take an early lead and the win.

Valley View defeated Brookland in a nonconference baseball game on Apr.

1 at its home field & the team showed strong offensive play during the contest.

Oasis Art Festival

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