Good morning, Jonesboro.

A Jonesboro couple is planning a climbing gym that will feature bouldering, a small climbing cave, and walls designed for kids.

They are gathering community feedback now to secure a space, with a build process expected to last 12 to 14 months once support is confirmed.

Jonesboro will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13, with a parade beginning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bernards Auditorium and a community fair from 4-7 p.m. at Parker Park Community Center; registrations remain open for local churches, businesses and groups.

Campers learned on Monday how peanuts are grown and made peanut butter at a three-day 4-H camp in Jonesboro—today they are making strawberry freezer jam and will bake bread on Wednesday to see how food gets from the farm to the table.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is letting teens ages 12 to 14 in Jonesboro register for its Babysitting 101 class — the course covers babysitting basics, choking rescue, and first aid — with a $35 fee that includes materials and lunch.

NK and Sons Investments is asking the city to rezone a 1.4-acre lot on North Church Street for a gated apartment complex with 22 units (including green space and a play area) while neighbors remain divided.

The planning commission will consider the request today before it moves to City Council.

A summer guide highlights Jonesboro dog parks and pet-friendly eateries for family outings, with parks open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and restaurants offering outdoor seating (hours vary).

Valley View alum Slade Caldwell recorded 2 RBI Sunday for Hillsboro in MILB play.

Jonesboro hosted the Mark Hardin NEA Team Camp on Sunday — teams such as the Lady Hurricane and Lady Greyhounds, now moving up to 3A, and notable pitching efforts also marked a busy local sports weekend.

Coach Ryan Pannone broke down the strengths and areas for improvement for Layne Taylor and Anthony Hester during summer workouts ahead of the 2026–27 season.

His analysis clarifies team strategy and sets expectations for upcoming contests.

Arkansas track teams will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene from Wednesday through Saturday - the event airs on ESPN and ESPN2 with Arkansas athletes set to begin on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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.

Jonesboro Independence Day Fireworks

9:30 p.m. — Joe Mack Campbell Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music.

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