Good morning, Jonesboro.

Paramedic Mark Gibson was honored during the National EMS Memorial Service’s Moving Honors procession in Jonesboro on Friday morning—he served 40 years and died in the line of duty last August.

Friends and first responders praised his dedication, and community leaders remembered his lasting impact on EMS.

A child was struck by a vehicle in the 4100 block of Lynx Lane — just off Airport Road — around 10:45 a.m. June 20, and Jonesboro emergency crews responded with limited details available.

Good Morning Region 8 visited Got 2 Be Baked in Jonesboro to learn about owner Starr Alvarado’s food truck, which began a year ago from her cake business and now serves sandwiches with cake icing along with hamburgers, waffle tacos, loaded BBQ and buffalo fries—she also has picnic tables for customers to write quotes and bible verses.

KLEK 102.5 FM ended its week-long Juneteenth celebrations on June 20 with a free fireworks show at University Lions Northside Park—its final event of the series.

Mayor Harold Copenhaver then proclaimed Juneteenth a recognized city holiday to honor the end of slavery.

Yesterday, Arkansas State soccer head coach Brian Dooley announced the 2025 schedule that features 16 regular season matches—eight at home—and includes two games against 2024 NCAA Tournament teams.

The team will play exhibition games on Aug. 3 and Aug. 7, start the season on Aug. 14, and finish regular play on Oct. 29 before the Sun Belt Tournament on Nov. 3 and Nov. 8.

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.