Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will launch its summer event Wild Tales on June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Forrest L.

Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro, where children aged 5–12 will enjoy story time and paint a wooden alligator (registration is required because seating and supplies are limited).

Starz Boutique will hold its grand opening on May 24 at 2 p.m. at 311 S.

Main St — the event will include giveaways, discounts and special vendors to mark its refreshed, rebranded era. The boutique will also offer selfie walls, boutique deliveries with a $50 minimum and deals that run all week.

Jonesboro high school musical Hadestown: Teen Edition was nominated for several awards at the Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards and performed part of its show in Memphis at 7 p.m. on May 22 + choral director Krisie Holmes said the nominations honored the students' hard work and creativity.

Windgate Foundation has awarded new grants totaling $9.49 million to Arkansas State University for scholarships, art education & community outreach, Chancellor Todd Shields announced.

The awards include $5.2 million for need-based scholarships, $3.1 million for support of the Bradbury Art Museum directorship & operating costs, and $1.19 million for programs at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts.

On May 22, Arvest Bank offered money management tips to recent high school and college graduates in Jonesboro—surveys show many felt unprepared to handle credit and repay loans.

The bank stressed simple strategies like budgeting, saving, and tracking expenses to build lasting financial security.

Craighead County will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26 at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse—featuring keynote speaker retired Major Rich Norris—as new bricks honoring veterans are unveiled while the Veterans Honor Guard and local ROTC groups participate.

The city of Jonesboro announced its master plan for trails that may soon receive over $5 million from a revenue bond proposal on June 17, which includes a project to connect a local school to a new park behind Cornerstone Methodist Church.

The plan will create safer walkways for people walking to work, school, or dining — and the city will expand these routes in the future.

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.

Solo Acoustic Performance at Lorado Smokehouse

5-8 p.m. — Lorado Smokehouse & Grill — Free entry — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Stephen Stone's solo acoustic set.