Good morning, Jonesboro.

KASU 91.9 FM and Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET) will host Trolley Day on May 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Dean B.

Ellis Library, offering trolley tours, free pizza from La Torica Brick Oven Pizza, and a spinning wheel for KASU-branded prizes.

Arkansas State University held its Distinguished Service Awards ceremony on Thursday evening, honoring six students for their achievements, including Jonesboro's own Rachel Mooneyham.

Amber Yates received the R. E. Lee Wilson Award and was named Homecoming Queen while Jonathan Schaufler was named king—recognizing top academic and community success.

At Arkansas State’s Convocation of Scholars ceremony held April 24th at the Cooper Alumni Center, the Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics honored its top graduating students from Jonesboro and nearby areas.

Tess Monroe of Lonoke received the Chancellor’s Scholar award — the highest academic honor based on grade point average — while other students earned recognitions for scholarship, leadership and service.

On Thursday, April 24th, the City of Jonesboro updated its demolition plans for the former Citizens Bank building at Washington Avenue and Main Street—sidewalk replacement is underway this week.

Asphalt overlay work, traffic signal reinstallation and site stabilization will begin next week, with project completion planned for mid-May pending weather.

Reliance Health Care will build a 78,000 square feet skilled nursing facility in Parker Hollow in Jonesboro to improve elder care access and create new clinical, administrative, and support jobs—construction will begin later this year.

The facility will open in 2026—boosting services for local families.

Jonesboro teams swept team titles at the Paul Hoffman Hurricane Relays on April 24—demonstrating strong local talent against a competitive field.

GHO Endurance Challenge

7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Craighead Forest Park — $90 — Test your limits with a unique endurance challenge over a scenic 2.5-mile loop.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Fowler Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Cinderella in a youth edition live performance.

2025 Homestead Vintage Market

10 AM – 5 PM — Parker Pioneer Homestead — Free entry — Explore a full day dedicated to vintage, industrial, antiques, and rusty treasures.

Ram Run 5K

1-4 p.m. — 1701 W Court St, Paragould, AR — $30 entry — Enjoy a community 5k run with medals, plaques for winners, and cheering athletes.

A-State Baseball vs Troy

1-5 p.m. — Tomlinson Stadium — Free entry — Catch the Red Wolves take on Troy in an exciting three-game series showdown.

Townsend Live Performance

3-5 p.m. — Lebowski's — Free entry — Don't miss Townsend's electrifying performance at Jonesboro's newest brewery and restaurant.

NEA Iron Giants 2026 USS National Qualifier

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Arkansas Muscle Gym — $10 spectator fee — Witness strongman athletes compete for a chance to qualify for the 2026 Nationals.