Good morning, Jonesboro.

Teen volunteers have aided nonprofit Home for Healing, a 13,500 sqft facility on Markham Street (across from UAMS) that for over 20 years has provided no-cost lodging for cancer patients and families from NICU and ICU, ensuring essential support.

Black River Technical College is now Arkansas’ only college offering NRA short-term gunsmithing courses, awarding three certificates to 125 graduates.

UA-East Arkansas Community College has named three chancellor finalists to replace outgoing Cathie Cline, who will step down July 1 as candidates visit campus later this month.

Brie, a lab/hound mix born Dec.

1, 2023, is Pet of the Week today—she weighed 42 pounds as of February 3 and was rescued from neglect, and the Humane Society of Pulaski County encourages potential adopters to meet her.

Pack Day returns on Saturday, Apr.

25 at Centennial Bank Stadium as A-State hosts a free Spring Football Game at 1:30 p.m. and a baseball match against Louisiana at 6 p.m.—the first 150 fans will get a free ticket.

The Red Wolves broke track & field records on Saturday, Apr.

18 during Day 2 of the A-State Alumni Classic held at the university stadium in Jonesboro. The team’s record wins mark a strong performance in local athletics.

After the Red Wolves scrimmage on Apr.

18, Butch Jones spoke about the team’s performance in a post-game interview in Jonesboro (he set clear goals for upcoming games).

No. 6 Arkansas softball, coming off an 8-7 loss Friday night, will face the top-ranked Sooners tonight at Love's Field at 7 p.m. and fans can watch on SEC Network+ as the Razorbacks try to even the series.

Oasis Art Festival

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

Butterflies and Bloom Celebration

7-11 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center — $125 per ticket ($25 for kids 6-12) — Enjoy a night of dinner, live music, and auctions at this charity event supporting families through infant loss.