Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Jonesboro Achievement Collaborative is hosting the Run-4-the-Kure 5K walk and run on June 7 at Arkansas State University from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital & GEARS Foundation while registration fees start at $12.51.

Jonesboro’s AMPA police motorcycle rodeo and the Engines Inc. D.A.R.E.

2 Show Your Ride car show will take place Saturday, June 14 at Joe Mack Campbell Park—raising funds for the local D.A.R.E. program. The motorcycle rodeo begins at 9 a.m. while the car show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—providing free events for families and car enthusiasts.

Investigators from the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office partnered with Jonesboro PD to execute a retail theft operation last week that led to the arrest of 16 individuals and the filing of over 60 charges—including theft, drug possession, tampering with evidence, and forgery—half of which were felony offenses.

Poinsett County law enforcement and police from Marked Tree and Lepanto practiced active shooter drills at Marked Tree High School on Wednesday, June 4.

They ran through different scenarios to learn from mistakes—getting ready for any real incident.

The Arkansas Health Care Association launched a nursing school to help employees earn their LPN license.

The program starts this month in Little Rock, Rogers, and Jonesboro with 71 students — it offers flexible schedules and lower tuition to address staffing shortages.

Twenty doctors are joining St. Bernards Healthcare this year to bring improved care to Northeast Arkansas — they will add specialties like hand surgery, neonatology, radiation oncology and endovascular neurosurgery so residents no longer have to travel to Memphis or Little Rock for treatment.

The 44th annual Mountain Dew Grand Slam Classic softball tournament will be held this weekend at the Southside Softball Complex, starting on Saturday, June 7 at 9 a.m. and concluding with a championship game on Sunday afternoon between teams from Arkansas & Missouri.

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.