Good morning, Jonesboro.

Today, the Sipping With a Purpose lemonade stand at the Adult Center on Aggie Road serves $3 drinks and provides hands-on job training—an initiative led by ASU student Shelby Russell to empower adults with disabilities and boost confidence in real-world work skills.

Jonesboro Public Library launched Library To Go, a free delivery service for residents who are homebound due to illness, disability, or age.

The service offers up to four hand-selected books delivered twice monthly (on the first and third Mondays), and interested participants can sign up using an active library card.

Ritter Communications has named Jerry Sorrentino as vice president of outside plant construction and engineering, overseeing daily OSP construction and permitting across its markets from its Jonesboro office.

Sorrentino brings 30+ years of experience as he joins during a period of rapid RightFiber service expansion.

Four Arkansas State University trumpet students earned second place at the 2026 Ryan Anthony Memorial Chamber Music Competition held at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.

Their success highlights the program's growing international reputation among leading collegiate brass ensembles.

The Arkansas State University Board of Trustees approved 21 faculty promotions + 14 tenure awards that will take effect July 1 for the upcoming academic year.

The new appointments bolster the university's commitment to academic excellence.

The University of Arkansas recognized local students on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List for earning a 4.0 GPA while completing a full course load (12+ credit hours required), and Chancellor Charles Robinson praised their academic excellence.

AGFC's Christy Graham advises anglers to practice cautious catch-and-release in tailwaters as trout stocking remains lower until 2027 after last year's production losses.

Anglers should monitor water temperatures with a pocket thermometer and use barbless hooks to reduce fish stress.

The City of Jonesboro announced its cooling centers at Allen Park, Earl Bell, Parker Park and Jonesboro Youth Community centers are open today with set hours; GOJO will provide free rides + residents should check route details before heading out.

Local soccer fans celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, uniting at centers like Centro Hispano and the NEA Field House as they watch matches on KJNB FOX from June 11 to July 19 (though the games are held outside the state).

At Arkansas State, local pitcher Cooper Garrison earned ABCA/Rawlings South All-Region Second Team honors after 27 relief appearances, eight saves, and a key four-inning save that helped secure his team's first win over the Razorbacks.

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.