Good morning, Jonesboro.

Main Street from Washington to Cate avenues will be closed from noon today until Saturday at 8 p.m. for The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival, and Union Street will be closed Saturday from Cate/Burke to Washington from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; drivers should use alternate routes to avoid delays.

As of today, Arkansas fire officials report 28 fire deaths in 2026, already exceeding the 27 recorded on this date in 2025, largely because nearly all homes lacked working smoke alarms (only two fires had functioning detectors).

County Road 862 is closed for four weeks while county crews replace a bridge between County Road 849 + Highway 139.

Drivers are advised to slow down and use the detour.

Arkansas football released kickoff times for three games: the Razorbacks will open at home against North Alabama on Sept.

5 at 3:15 p.m., then face Utah on Sept. 12 at 9:15 p.m., and host Georgia on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.; athletics director Hunter Yurachek raised concerns about player rest.

The 3v3 Live Soccer Tournament returns to Joe Mack Campbell Park on Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. Local and regional teams can register online for a fast-paced contest — promising competitive play for all skill levels.

Local swim teams have faced delays after a city committee postponed a facility-use agreement allowing Jets Aquatic Club and Shark Wave Aquatic Team to share Jonesboro Pool Center lanes.

The committee has urged both teams to reach a mutual agreement before the issue returns to council.

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.

K-POP Warriors Live Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Fowler Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience high-energy music and colorful characters in an exciting K-Pop inspired live show.