Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro residents can drop off unused items on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fisher Street United Methodist Church at 311 Fisher St—city staff will help load items into dumpsters; those unable to attend may drop off glass at the City Incinerator on 2650 Lacy Drive from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Officials in Jonesboro received a $25,000 check from the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run — money that will support athletes at the state Special Olympics Games this weekend — as cities from across Arkansas joined the effort.

A Jonesboro man (45 year old Matthew Huckaby) was arrested Thursday morning after he drove his white Ford F150 into a home on Dogwood Lane while intoxicated and he faces charges including DWI, second degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and running a stop sign with a probable cause hearing scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m.

A Jonesboro man, 45-year-old Matthew Kyle Huckaby, was arrested on May 22 after driving while intoxicated and crashing his white F-150 into a house on Dogwood Lane, damaging a brick wall and his pickup, and he faces charges for felony second-degree criminal mischief, DWI, refusal to submit, reckless driving and running a stop sign (police records show he was booked at 3:23 a.m. and released later that afternoon).

NYITCOM at A-State held its hooding ceremony on May 23rd at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro where 104 new doctors were celebrated—most will serve the local area and Mississippi Delta region during their residency training.

The event also honored 11 students who earned a Master of Science and recognized four dual degree recipients as the inaugural cohort.

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.