Good morning, Jonesboro.

On June 13th, Jonesboro officials updated the interactive trail map at Craighead Forest Park—adding new trails and QR codes to guide visitors.

Danny Kapales said EAST class students helped create the living map, which will receive more updates as new park features are added.

Trinity Eslinger, a 10-year-old girl with ties to Jonesboro, went missing off Destin after a swimming accident near Osteen Beach and Norriego Point at 7:30 p.m. last night—rescue teams from multiple agencies are searching today.

Representative Fran Cavenaugh, who has served District 30 since 2017, announced Friday she will not seek reelection — she said she will continue working for her constituents during her current term in Little Rock.

On June 13, the Arkansas State Police announced that K9 Ghost received a protective vest donated by nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.—the vest is embroidered with 'In memory of K9 Gabo, Jonesboro' to honor a past working dog.

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital unveiled the Chris and Jamie Fowler Family Physician Recruitment Fund on June 13th to attract and keep physicians in Northeast Arkansas.

The fund began with a $5.6 million gift & will offer full tuition reimbursement for a seven-year commitment as it grows toward a $20 million goal.

St. Bernards Medical Center performed the first minimally invasive mitral valve repair in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri using the MitraClip— a device that fixes leaking heart valves without open-heart surgery.

The procedure, completed in a new hybrid heart lab— gives a fresh treatment option for patients at high risk from traditional surgery.

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.

Summer Social 2025: Candy Land Craze

4-6 p.m. — New Moon Venue — Free entry — Enjoy a Candy Land themed social for families and the community in Jonesboro.