Good morning, Jonesboro.

Downtown roads will be closed for the Oasis Art and Eats Festival on Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., affecting Main, Union, and parts of Huntington and Monroe Avenues.

Visitors should plan alternative routes during the closures.

On April 23, the Family Crisis Center held its Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar at First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro, where experts discussed sex trafficking and consent (marking 25 years of national awareness) and local advocates highlighted available survivor resources (including a new support services center).

United Way of Northeast Arkansas held its annual luncheon at Centennial Hall on the ASU campus on Thursday to celebrate its 2025 fundraising campaign that raised $716,000 and benefited nearly 58,000 people.

The event helped 43 nonprofit partners and thousands of volunteers support key community needs.

Jonesboro Media Group is launching a new media advisor role aimed at driving measurable growth for local businesses by focusing on strategic marketing rather than traditional ad sales.

The job offers base salary + commission, benefits, and training to help self-motivated candidates build long-term careers.

The Foundation of Arts will host Peter Pan the Ballet at the Forum Theater on May 8, 9 and 10 with shows at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. — held at 115 E.

Monroe Ave, the performance costs $24 for adults and $22 for children, seniors, military and students.

The Alabama-based country band Red Clay Strays will perform at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro on Nov.

8 with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Brent Cobb. Tickets go on sale (Friday, May 1 at 9 a.m.)

At Osceola High School, students grew a tree that turned out to be Arkansas’ first documented albino tree + the rare ghost tree now lives in the school greenhouse receiving special care from its teacher.

The ARDOT is urging drivers to slow down — put away phones and stay alert — in active work zones near Jonesboro; the 'Slow Down, Phone Down' campaign has reduced crashes and will continue next year to improve safety.

Craighead County officials lifted the burn ban on Friday after rainfall reduced fire risk.

The county advises residents to remain cautious when burning.

The CDC reported that emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels since 2017 as tick season begins—residents here are advised to use EPA-registered insect repellents and check themselves after spending time outdoors.

The Ace-ing for Autism tournament begins today at Allen Park tennis courts with doubles matches and a player's party on Saturday, continuing through Sunday; indoor matches at Trim Gym (RidgePointe and the Jonesboro Country Club) will happen if it rains, supporting Ag for Autism and the NEA Adaptive Tennis program.

Arkansas Razorbacks enter Game 2 against Missouri with cooler winds favoring their pitchers.

Left-hander Cole Gibler will pitch tonight against Missouri's Brady Kehlenbrink, and the Razorbacks look to secure a series win after a 5-4 victory last night.

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.