Good morning, Jonesboro.

A 10-year-old Jonesboro girl organized a car show on June 13 that raised over $1,300 for unhoused youth and collected 288 canned goods for a local pantry (featuring classic vehicles).

She announced her charity pageant, Miss Dreamcatcher 2026, will be held on Oct. 24 at 710 Southwest Drive.

Riceland Foods announced that it is temporarily closing nine rice drying facilities, including the Tuckerman dryer, after a drop in rice acreage, but local farmers in Craighead County say they still rely on Jonesboro and nearby facilities for storage and processing.

Coach Pannone explained his breakdown of Tameron Ferguson (details on his performance) and Jordan Pyke ahead of upcoming games.

In separate news, freshman Omar Hussein won the men’s shot put at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships, and several Red Wolves recruits committed for 2027.

Arkansas State women’s basketball will travel to Fayetteville on Sunday, Dec.

6 at Bud Walton Arena to face Arkansas; the team began summer workouts this week and won 81-72 in their last meeting (part of a 12-game win streak).

Arkansas hosted its final official visits this weekend, and three football prospects may announce their college decisions soon.

Running back Tylek Lewis, linebacker Bryce Breeden + receiver Alvin Mosley spent time with the Razorbacks, with Breeden and Mosley set to decide on June 26 and 27.

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.