Good morning, Jonesboro.

The City of Jonesboro proclaimed May 11-May 17 as National Salvation Army Week to honor the Salvation Army's 125th anniversary and its ongoing outreach, disaster relief, and youth services in Craighead County.

Jonesboro Public Library will host a Novel Book Lovers Club meeting on Tuesday, May 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Shakespeare Room to discuss “The Goddess of Warsaw” and a Film Club discussion on Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. in Civic League Room (315 W.

Oak Ave.).

AAA reported the state average for regular unleaded is now $4.07 a gallon, up four cents from last week, while Memorial Day travelers are expected to budget more (prices are $1.28 higher than last year).

At Arkansas State University, staff were honored at the 33rd Distinguished Performance Awards with seven individual awards, one team award, and the inaugural Chancellor's Medal of Honor for Staff Excellence going to Donald (Andrew) Bearden on Friday, May 15th.

The ceremony also recognized retiring employees for significant service milestones.

Renovations began on Tuesday, May 12, on the Dean B.

Ellis Library clock tower at A-State. A crane is lifting heavy parts to replace clock hands + retune 23 bronze bells as work is set to finish this week.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting its monthly Homeschool Hangout on Thursday, May 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in its Round Room, where children in pre-K through sixth grade will explore wildlife conservation and engineering with a read-aloud and hands-on project.

The Jonesboro Fire Department earned Gold Helmet status on May 11 after over half its active roster enrolled in the National Firefighter Registry.

Chief Marty Hamrick said the department is one of only 165 across the nation (and the second in the state) to be recognized for cancer prevention.

Lighthouse Education Cooperative received a $5,000 mini grant from Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas to install three AEDs across its campus in April for improved safety.

The nonprofit strengthened its emergency response with CPR training, drills, and an active safety team.

The state baseball tournament schedule released before today shows that Fayetteville met Jonesboro at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Class 6A bracket, and second-round games will start at 10 a.m. today across the state.

Jonesboro All In Roadshow features Arkansas head football coach Ryan Silverfield meeting local fans today.

The event offers sports insights — giving community members a chance to connect with his coaching experience.

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.