Good morning, Jonesboro.

JonesboroRightNow.com partnered with Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to launch Pets of the Week.

The feature spotlights Honey (an 18-week-old lab mix rescued from a ditch) who receives her second vaccine today, and Persephone, a 2-year-old calico with kittens who will be spayed and microchipped before adoption.

The Living Legends Awards ceremony at Arkansas State University honored seven individuals plus four additional honorees for their service and impact on local education and history, a tradition that began in 2019.

The ninth annual awards will be held in the spring semester of next year.

Jonesboro Parks and Recreation announced that the rock wall at the Earl Bell Community Center will trial extended summer hours for June — available from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

At the 9th Annual Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 1 at Reynolds Performance Hall in Conway, local station KDXY 104.9 The Fox won Station of the Year for the third time, and Garth Brooks surprised the crowd by honoring Allen Reynolds during his Hall of Fame induction.

Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music Festival will offer local barbecue, cold drinks, live music, kids' activities and competitions Friday and Saturday, Sept.

25-26 in the downtown area. Organizers plan to add a Backyard Contest and a Best Burger Contest to the event.

Families in Jonesboro can save on education costs with the Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan, which offers a minimum $25 contribution and up to $10,000 in annual state tax deductions for local tuition, technical training, or private schooling (the program is managed by the state Treasurer's Office).

Secure Foundation Counseling will now provide on-campus mental health services to Success Academy students after Methodist Family Health withdrew its services.

The school district will keep the current counseling staff while using the new provider (a local firm) to ensure a smooth transition.

The city piloted a six-month lane reduction program on Main Street to create a drop-off lane + improve pedestrian safety.

City officials say early feedback is positive, and residents can share opinions at upcoming surveys and Plan Jonesboro meetings in June.

USPS kicked off its National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign to remind pet owners in Jonesboro to keep dogs on leashes during mail delivery.

A local mail carrier with over 20 years of experience said dogs on retractable leashes can unexpectedly bite, posing a risk to carriers and children.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened applications for WMA deer hunt permits until 11:59 p.m. July 1 to support healthy deer herds and quality hunting.

Hunters pay a $5 fee and may apply individually or in groups (minimum age is 6).

Registration for Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps is open for youth (K-8) at the Red Wolf Center, 2501 Aggie Road in Jonesboro.

The camps run on June 22-25 and July 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and a $185 fee.

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.