Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jets Aquatic Club hosted Jammin’ Luau on Jun.

20 in Jonesboro — the event offered local residents a chance to gather and enjoy an evening together.

The Philadelphia Fire Department (which began in 1976 with a used truck from the local department) celebrated 50 years of service on Saturday, June 20 in Craighead County.

Volunteers, former members and community supporters gathered as Chief Curtis Miller noted that community backing is key for future efforts.

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro administered innovative targeted cancer therapy, LUTATHERA, to its first patient this week.

The advanced treatment targets specific cancer cells & makes the system the only provider of this specialized care in northeast Arkansas.

Arkansas has seen a rise in alpha-gal syndrome cases linked to tick bites, with confirmed or suspected cases increasing from 1,143 last year to 2,022 by May, and a mandatory reporting law was enacted in 2023 to improve tracking + awareness.

Arkansas State alum Liam Hicks is on the National League ballot for the MLB All-Star Game as the Miami Marlins catcher ranks 7th in fan voting.

The vote phase ends June 25 (he is batting .278 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs) as he enjoys a career season.

Arkansas women’s basketball set its 2026-27 schedule with in-state matchups—a home game against Arkansas State on Dec.

6, Central Arkansas on Dec. 15, and a contest with Northwestern State on Nov. 6 discovered via a FOIA request. The season features 10 nonconference games with up to 15 contests.

Arkansas State freshman Omar Hussein won the men’s shot put at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships on Thursday, Jun.

18, showing his talent on the national stage.

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.