Good morning, Jonesboro.

Chase Gage previewed weekend happenings on Good Morning Region 8, noting Friday’s Baritone Jazz Junction show at the Jonesboro Public Library & upcoming events from Independence Day flyovers to local public projects.

He also mentioned a Marked Tree student’s national win as the community prepares for a busy season.

NEA Humane Society invites community members to adopt Tito, an 8-year-old black Lab mix who has been at the shelter for nearly 2 years (call 870-932-5185 for more details).

Yesterday, Juneteenth 2026, the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club displayed flags at restaurants, offices and businesses downtown — honoring freedom, history and culture.

The event offered residents a meaningful way to observe the holiday.

On Thursday evening, former NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain spoke at Valley View Fine Arts Center about her space missions and encouraged students to work hard in school and stay physically fit — Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver presented her with a city medallion to honor her contributions to education.

Jonesboro Public Library will offer free summer programs for children from Pre-K to 3rd grade starting on June 24.

The library will host events including exotic animal encounters, a museum field trip on July 8, a puppet show on July 15, and a science event on July 22 at its Round Room (315 West Oak Avenue).

Thirty high school students attended a four-day Project H.E.A.R.T.

Camp at NYITCOM's Jonesboro campus this week, engaging in hands-on activities like a pig heart dissection and IV placement while NYITCOM medical students + healthcare pros served as counselors to explore careers in medicine.

Jonesboro Regional Municipal Airport began a 500-foot runway expansion to attract faster jets such as business jets and small passenger airliners (project to finish in late Oct.).

On Friday, June 19, St. Bernards Healthcare administered an innovative LUTATHERA-targeted therapy to its first patient, expanding local cancer treatment options through coordinated care among oncology, pharmacy, and nuclear medicine teams in Jonesboro.

Blackberry season is here with modern thornless plants available, developed by the University of Arkansas breeding program to produce larger, sweeter fruit.

Gardeners can plant these varieties in well-drained spots with full sun and expect harvests from late May until August+ local nurseries now offer many options.

Highly recruited defensive back Jameer Cantrell committed to Arkansas football after visiting Fayetteville over the weekend; he said the coaching staff made the choice easy & he will play in a versatile role on defense.

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.