Good morning, Jonesboro.

Championship Pro Rodeo returns to town on April 24-25 with a two-day schedule at the First National Bank Arena.

Big John (a 2,000-lb Brahma bull) will appear on April 25 at Hijinx from 10 a.m. to noon and downtown at Oasis Arts and Eats Festival at 1 p.m.

Five Mile Mountain Road will perform bluegrass and acoustic music at KASU-FM’s Bluegrass Monday concert on Monday, Apr.

27 at the Collins Theatre. A jam session starts at 5 p.m. — at the Joe Wessell Building; tickets cost $10 and admission is free for under-18s.

A-State hosted Finals Fuel: Red Wolf Reset on Heritage Lawn, where students eased final exam stress with fresh produce, plant activities and plate smashing.

The event underscored the university's commitment to mental well-being as attendees even brought their dogs.

Dry, windy conditions are making common activities risky as fire crews warn that parked vehicles and even lawn equipment can spark wildfires+ officials recommend early morning work when moisture is higher and residents follow burn bans to protect the area.

Arkansas State University and Keep Jonesboro Beautiful have partnered to celebrate Earth Day today.

The event will spotlight the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' and include activities to boost local efforts to protect the environment.

JPD will run two prescription drug drop-off sites Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam’s Club (2405 S.

Caraway Road) and its station (1001 S. Caraway Road); please cover bottle labels with a bag as needles, sharps, and liquids will not be accepted.

On Apr. 21, Garner tossed a shutout as Williams Baptist softball swept Crowley's Ridge in a decisive game.

The win capped their strong season performance.

On Apr. 21, the Arkansas State baseball team scored 16 runs in the fourth inning against UCA at their home field in Jonesboro.

The win shows the team’s strong offense as the season continues.

Jonesboro All-State guard BJ Knowlton signed with Harding on Apr.

21 and is set to join the team for the upcoming season — a move that strengthens Harding's roster.

Liam Hicks, an Arkansas State alum, drove in 2 runs as the Marlins beat the Cardinals 5-3 on Monday night.

He was tied for the MLB lead with 21 RBI this season and showcased his skills as a catcher & designated hitter.

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.