Good morning, Jonesboro.

Area residents are invited to join the nation’s largest one-day food drive – the annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ event – on Saturday, May 9, organized by the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Bring nonperishable items to support local food security.

Abilities Unlimited launched its new 30,000 sqft store consolidation at 806 Burke Ave on Tuesday, combining its thrift store, boutique and furniture store plus recycling and donation collection.

The new location will streamline staffing and may extend summer hours to serve local residents.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host poet Greg Brownderville as writer-in-residence this summer.

Brownderville, a Southern Methodist University professor, will live in Piggott from June 1 to June 30 and take part in a week-long retreat with a reading at 2 p.m. on June 26.

Jonesboro Public Library will host an 'Intro to 3-D Printing' workshop on Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its TeenHub Makerspace, where participants aged 13+ will learn printer basics, safety measures, and design skills from guest instructor Chris Turner.

Arkansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is launching new large animal ambulatory services to offer quick, mobile and on-site care for NEA clients — a move that will provide efficient veterinary support locally.

Arkansas State University will honor approximately 2,565 graduates during two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9 at First National Bank Arena at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Graduates from eight colleges will be celebrated with speakers Kalayna King and Julia Renee Pye.

Greene County Tech senior Charley Burton was awarded a $10,000 scholarship by K-8 and Arkansas State University on Tuesday, May 5 (a surprise announced by GMR8) to support his future as a Red Wolf.

The award highlights local efforts to nurture student success.

Greene County Tech senior Cooper Clayton received a $10,000 K8 Arkansas State Scholarship after being surprised by GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary on May 5—an honor that supports his academic journey.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission warns anglers that illegal bucket stocking disrupts local fish populations and spreads disease (including invasive species).

Officials advise leaving fish stocking to professionals to keep our waters healthy.

In April, the Jonesboro Fire Department responded to over 1,000 calls in its 80+ square-mile area, including 617 medical calls, 70 fire responses, and 153 false alarms (calls also covered public service and rescue runs) across locations such as the Arkansas State University campus.

Ckyler Tengler tossed a no-hitter on May 5 as Arkansas State defeated Little Rock in a tough baseball game.

His performance helped secure an important win for the team.

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.

Skirmish Fun Ride

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Bring the family and enjoy a fun and friendly group bike ride.