Good morning, Jonesboro.

Fifteen year old Kaylee spent three years with an adoptive family before returning to foster care and now seeks a permanent home—she hopes to one day support other children by working in foster care or with DHS.

Jonesboro police arrested 48-year-old Rayford Antonio Pryor after a May 27 traffic stop near Main and Johnson led to a high-speed chase when his gray Chevrolet Impala swerved and he fled into a wooded area where officers recovered about 140 grams of suspected meth — he now faces charges including possession with intent to deliver, fleeing, tampering with evidence, and no insurance with a court appearance scheduled for June 27.

A Trumann woman is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from a Jonesboro business after misusing company credit cards to fund personal purchases and stock her business—she was arrested on May 28 with a $5,000 bond and her next court appearance is set for July 31.

Yesterday, May 29, 2025, Jonesboro Unlimited held a groundbreaking ceremony at Craighead Technology Park to expand industrial water service to over 600 acres near I-555 — local leaders attended the event.

Construction will begin mid-summer 2025 with support from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission — the project is set to boost the area's industrial capacity.

On May 29, the Staff Senate honored five retiring staff members and 89 employees who achieved service milestones at Arkansas State University—recognizing contributions from 5 to 40 years.

The 32nd annual ceremony celebrated long-time non-faculty service vital to the university.

Four freshmen from Buffalo Island Central High School in Monette advanced to nationals after winning a regional contest on Feb 22 and placing third in the state contest on Apr 5—despite travel delays from a recent tornado—and will represent Arkansas at the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland from June 8 to 12.

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.

Cliff & Susan Band Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Collins Theatre — $15 — Experience an evening of live music with Cliff & Susan and special guest Chad Garrett.