Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host a Tween Water Balloon Battle Royale in the Round Room on June 12 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.—tweens will learn about the rare blue color and cool off with a water balloon fight; participants should wear clothes that can get wet and bring a beach towel.

A Paragould man, Dakota Peeler, was arrested on May 21 for distributing child sexual abuse material and communicating with a 13-year-old female after a tip led investigators to his IP at Paragould Municipal Utilities—His bond is set at $250,000 and his court date is June 27.

Jonesboro Unlimited held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 28 for expanding industrial water services on 600 acres in Craighead Technology Park South—officials including Clint O’Neal, Judge Marvin Day, and Mayor Harold Copenhaver attended.

Construction will begin mid-summer to boost the park’s readiness for new industrial investments—further supporting economic growth in the region.

Jonesboro Public Schools lost teacher Philip Painter on May 26 after his battle with cancer.

Emerson Funeral Home will hold a visitation on Monday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a service at Emerson Memorial Chapel and burial at Trinity Cemetery in Bono.

Craighead County residents impacted by the April storms can receive face-to-face assistance at Lake City City Hall at 406 Court St.—available from June 2 to 4 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.—while Fulton and Crittenden Counties also host aid sites for disaster claims.

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.