Good morning, Jonesboro.

Viet Kitchen is ready to welcome more customers now that Main Street reopened on May 13 after a road closure for building improvements — the restaurant, which opened in August, faced setbacks from construction and now hopes the open road will boost sales as manager Mimi Lama noted.

A Jonesboro man, 38-year-old Martines Times, was pulled over on May 13 for not using a turn signal and admitted carrying a small amount of marijuana with a medical card as officers searched his car and a linked apartment where they found extra marijuana and drug tools; he now faces charges for possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to use a turn signal with a $1 million bond set and his next court date on June 27.

Jonesboro police arrested a Craighead County man on suspicion of attempted 1st degree murder after a SkyCop surveillance camera helped identify him — a $500,000 bond was set.

The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at A-State had a $44.6 million impact on the local economy by supporting 263 jobs+ generating $2.2 million in additional tax revenue, and it accredited 115 medical students per year+ enrolled 567 students in Fall 2024.

The Arkansas State Athletics Department will host its third annual A-State Football Kickoff Party on Aug.

2 at Embassy Suites in Jonesboro — continuing the record-setting venue choice from last year. The event begins at 4 p.m. and will feature a silent auction, vendor displays and a coaching reception — blending fan engagement with A-State football traditions.

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.

Trapt Live in Jonesboro

7-1 a.m. — Brickhouse Bar & Grill — Check local listings — Rock out with Trapt as they bring their hit songs to Jonesboro.