Good morning, Jonesboro.

Business leaders Ted Herget and Davy Carter discussed Arkansas State athletics’ impact on Jonesboro during a podcast recorded at the student union, noting that recent upgrades to Centennial Bank Stadium and the new Alpha Pack tailgating initiative are expected to boost fan culture and local growth.

This summer, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host poet Greg Brownderville as writer-in-residence in Piggott from June 1-30; the program offers a $1,000 stipend, a week-long retreat from June 22-26, and a reading at 2:00 p.m. on the final day.

Today at Arkansas State University, the Office of Research and Technology Transfer honored faculty for their research and innovation during the inaugural Research Excellence Luncheon, awarding plaques and a $1,000 grant to support further work.

Arkansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a mobile ambulance service for large animals (horses, cattle, and sheep) in Northeast Arkansas ahead of its first fall classes.

The service will operate within a 60-mile radius and provide hands-on experience for veterinary students.

AHCA School of Nursing celebrated its first graduating class in mid-April as 66 students from Little Rock, Rogers and Jonesboro completed a 10-month program while working — 58 graduates have already taken the NCLEX with a 97% pass rate, strengthening local healthcare amid growing nurse shortages.

Arkansas State baseball lost to Texas State on May 8 at 10:23 p.m. CDT; players Griffis, Martinez, and Engskov each recorded multiple RBI + provided key support, though the team fell short of victory.

After their Game 3 loss to Oklahoma, the Razorbacks remain at the same SEC position they held at the weekend's start.

Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn and players TJ Pompey and James DeCremer held a press conference on Sunday to recap the Razorbacks’ Game 3 loss to Oklahoma.

They noted game challenges and said the team will work to improve in upcoming matchups.

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.

RidgePointe Junior Golf Tournament

— — Ridgepointe Country Club — — Compete in a junior golf tournament at the scenic RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, AR.