Good morning, Jonesboro.

On May 8 from 4 to 8 p.m., the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance will host the ‘Meet Me on Main’ event to celebrate the reopening of Main Street and Washington Avenue with roads closed 2 to 9 p.m.—local vendors and live music will fill the street to mark the end of demolition detours.

A Jonesboro man, 22-year-old Martell Treveon Dequan Haggins, is held on a $100,000 bond after police said he threatened his ex-girlfriend with texts and shared a sexually explicit video with others+ his next court date is scheduled for June 27.

Jonesboro police arrested a man aged 22 who is accused of sexually extorting and stalking a woman when he threatened to kill her and sent explicit videos of her (a judge set his bond at $100,000 and ordered him to have no contact with the victim).

A New York man who owned dozens of nursing homes in Jonesboro and Batesville pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and tax evasion this week — he was sentenced to 12 months in corrections with an additional 48 months suspended, a fine of 2000 dollars and nearly 1.8 million dollars in restitution.

A study by Parker Strategy Group found that Arkansas State University created a $2.5 billion economic impact and supported 16,332 jobs statewide; the report showed $480 million came from campus, student, and visitor spending—while alumni activity generated the rest.

Jonesboro Band’s Symphonic Winds made history when they performed on April 15 and won their first state title as 6A State Champions—marking the program’s proud first win—while celebrating a memorable performance.

Band director Grant Harbison, in his final year, said he felt shocked and proud as the band now collects donations for state rings ahead of the graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. today.

Arkansas State University will hold its Spring commencement on May 10 at First National Bank Arena (217 Olympic Drive) with sessions (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) open to the public.

About 2,800 degrees and certificates will be awarded and former Red Wolf and Grammy-winning Ashley McBryde will receive an honorary Doctorate in Music.

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.

The Skirmish: Delta Gravel Festival

May 29, 2 AM – May 30, 2 AM — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Check event page for cost — Celebrate the rugged beauty and rich culture of Arkansas at this cycling festival.

The Creek Rocks Concert

3-5 p.m. — Lebowski’s — Free entry — Experience enchanting folk melodies from the Ozarks led by the talented duo of Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu.