Good morning, Jonesboro.

Arvest Bank at Browns Lane partnered with the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas on Friday for a Mother’s Day bake sale selling desserts to raise funds for food insecurity+ the fundraiser is part of Arvest’s Million Meals campaign that aims to raise one million meals by May’s end.

On May 8, the Greene County Rescue Squad and the Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County established a $275,000 endowed fund in Paragould to support the Western Greene County Fire Department and local community projects.

The initiative preserves the squad's 42-year legacy following its closure earlier this year.

NEA Divine Intervention is hosting its Mother’s Day Ball tonight at the Hilton Garden Inn with dinner and music for families to honor mothers.

The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. to bring the community together.

Local florists are adjusting Mother’s Day delivery routes as gas prices top $4 per gallon in Jonesboro.

They plan to optimize routes (and keep fees low) even if costs rise.

McAlister’s will open on Fair Park Boulevard next to Panda Express and across from Lowe’s, according to Coldwell Banker Village Communities.

Chase Copeland and Carroll Caldwell handled the property deal, and an opening date was not provided.

NEA PRIDEfest 2026 returns downtown on Saturday, June 13.

The all-day event (12 p.m. to 9 p.m.) will feature live performances, food trucks and community booths celebrating inclusion.

Arisa Health will not bid on a new community mental health center contract for 41 counties because required funding has become unsustainable.

When the current contract ends on June 30, it will close some locations — 13 outpatient clinics will remain open to support clients.

Arisa Health announced it will not bid for the statewide mental health center contract when it expires on June 30, citing $4.4M in annual funding cuts along with rising costs — after over 55 years serving vulnerable populations.

Some centers will close while 13 clinics remain to provide services across 41 counties.

Pool experts say now is the time for pool owners to get their backyard pools ready for summer by checking water levels, adding shock and algaecide, and testing pH to avoid algae growth; Jeff Jones from Aloha Pools and Spas recommends acting promptly if a green tint appears.

A pending sale at 2024 Fair Park Blvd will lead to a new McAlister's Deli returning near Panda Express, confirmed by developer Prateek Gera.

The deal is expected to close in about three months and Turnkey Investments, headed by David Kearbey, will operate the deli.

Arkansas State women’s tennis won the NIT Championship earlier this week & the team celebrated the historic win as fans rallied behind their achievement.

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.