Good morning, Jonesboro.

Kevin Lewis, a 17-year-old special needs Life Scout from Troop 134, is hosting a toy drive—he aims to earn the Eagle Scout rank by Aug.

4—for donations to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Donations are accepted at multiple Jonesboro drop-off locations until May 30.

The Time to Honor and Remember committee invites veterans, patriots and community members to join its 10th annual honor ride and drive on May 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—participants will register from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Roy Wiles Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1991 as the ride heads to a remembrance ceremony at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye.

A 16-year-old teen was robbed at gunpoint and shot on May 3 at 8:51 p.m. on Race Street in Jonesboro—he suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a nearby hospital as police continue searching for a slender 6’0″ suspect.

Arkansas State University generated a $2.5 billion economic impact in the 2022-2023 fiscal year and supported over 16,000 jobs in Arkansas, including $480 million from its Jonesboro campus.

For every state dollar invested, the study found that $7.10 was returned via overall economic and tax impacts.

On May 7th, Arkansas State University’s Neil Griffin College of Business honored its top 2024-25 graduates with awards during the Convocation of Scholars.

Allison Hoffman of Jonesboro received the Chancellor’s Scholar award for the highest GPA — other departmental awards recognized excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

Alice Aguilar, a sixth grader from University Heights School of Medical Arts in Jonesboro, was honored in Conway at the Arkansas Lions 2025 State Convention for winning the statewide Lions International Peace Poster competition, receiving a $100 prize and an International President’s pin from keynote speaker Don Noland—her achievement advanced through local school and district rounds sponsored by the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club.

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.

2024 State Conference — The Chord Collective

11:00 AM - 8:30 PM — Arkansas State University Fine Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Witness regional music talent shine at the State Competition and enjoy performances by distinguished artists.