Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society and Honda of Jonesboro are partnering for an adoption event on June 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Honda dealership on East Parker Road — visitors can meet adoptable pets, enter a donation raffle, and enjoy free grilled food.

Westside Elementary received a $3,500 grant from Ag for Autism to revamp its playground for more inclusive play — wheelchair-accessible swings will be installed before the new school year and further features added as budgets allow.

Sarah Millard, a dedicated student at Arkansas State, earned several honors—most notably the Sun Belt Postgraduate Scholarship—today, highlighting her academic achievements.

Heavy rain flooded streets in parts of Jonesboro Monday morning as up to 10 inches of rain overwhelmed drainage systems, and emergency crews continue monitoring the roads — officials urge drivers to avoid flooded areas.

Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature adoptable pets Snowflake and Cindy Lou Who.

Snowflake is a 6½-year-old shepherd mix who has been at the shelter for 23 weeks (now healthy and ready for adoption) while Cindy Lou Who is an affectionate 11‐month‐old orange tabby seeking a home.

Three Razorbacks are expected to be selected in the NBA Draft, with Darius Acuff Jr. + Trevon Brazile headed to the Kings and Meleek Thomas to the Timberwolves; the draft begins today at 7:00 p.m. on K8-ABC + continues Wednesday on ESPN.

The Arkansas men’s basketball team learned its opponents and game locations for the 2026-27 SEC season with home-and-home match-ups against Missouri, LSU and a one-year opponent in Alabama while scheduling additional games at home and on the road.

Times, dates and television assignments will be announced later.

Arkansas basketball players Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas, and Trevon Brazile are projected to be picked early in the NBA Draft today at 7 p.m. at Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Acuff could add to Arkansas’ hall of first-round history).

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.

4th Annual Better Together Conference: Little Things Matter

9 AM - 3 PM — Greene County Tech High School — Free entry — A day of encouragement and professional development for educators and foster parents focused on personal well-being and impactful support strategies.