Good morning, Jonesboro.

Gearhead Outfitters presented a $10,000 check to Jonesboro D.A.R.E. on Wednesday morning as part of the annual Gearhead Endurance Challenge; the funds will support new summer programs teaching kids about police work & community safety.

During a quick snack run Sunday at Maverik (#5127, 4810 E.

Highland Ave), a local husband gifted his wife a lottery ticket for Mother’s Day that turned into a $50,000 win, according to Arkansas Scholarship Lottery officials.

The Jonesboro Public Library has launched a monthly Film Club for adults where members will watch a film at home and meet for a discussion on the last Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The next meeting is set for Wed, May 27 to discuss the thriller Black Bag.

Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass will perform traditional bluegrass music at the Bluegrass Monday concert on Monday, May 18 at the Collins Theatre in Paragould.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $10, free for those 18 and under.

Adoria Roberts, a first-year sport management major at A-State, earned a Benjamin A.

Gilman Scholarship and will study Chinese this summer at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. She is among 2,100 students awarded nationwide from more than 12,200 applications.

Arkansas State University System is launching a privately funded scholarship for adult learners who delayed college to support degree programs and workforce training at all ASU campuses — including Jonesboro — with funds covering tuition, books, fees and required testing.

The Jonesboro Fire Department earned the Gold Helmet designation for registering most firefighters in a national cancer registry today, marking its commitment to reducing cancer risks from hazardous work environments.

It is the second department in Arkansas to receive the honor among only 156 nationwide.

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.