Good morning, Jonesboro.

Opera in the Ozarks will tour its bilingual children’s opera 'Monkey See, Monkey Do' to bring live opera to families.

The free production will perform starting at 6 p.m. June 9 at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville + continue at libraries and community spaces until July 22.

Shane Broadway received the inaugural Barbara Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award at NYITCOM at A-State during Friday’s commencement, honoring his key role in creating the medical school and building lasting partnerships + strengthening local higher education.

Two students at Brookland Middle School started Blooming Beyond Bullying to boost kindness and inclusion in school and community.

With over 120 members, the club held weekly meetings and organized a football homecoming float while one student published a children’s book to spread the message further.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission trapped 1,500 feral hogs last year on state lands and now helps private landowners remove pigs year-round, which has stabilized many wildlife areas.

Meanwhile, a contrasting California system requires ($99) permits for pig hunting, reflecting different management approaches.

Hoxie/UCA alum Shunderrick Powell tallied 115 total yards on Friday in a CFL preseason game.

His performance points to his readiness as he aims for further professional play.

Quarterback Wyatt Erickson from Blue Springs has committed to join Arkansas State for 2027 & his decision promises to boost the team for the future season.

Arkansas State ended its two-day play at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship in 17th place with Schmidt finishing tied for ninth.

Updates were released on May 29 and the team prepares to compete in upcoming rounds.

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.