Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a free America 250 Staycation series from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 at 315 West Oak Avenue.

The events offer hands-on STEM activities and crafts for children plus a theatrical performance and adult crafting session.

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas seeks volunteers for its second annual Harvesting Hope event from 7 a.m. to noon on July 6-7.

Volunteers will harvest three acres of sweet corn from a Greene County field to aid neighbors facing food insecurity.

Arkansas Early Learning has openings at three Jonesboro centers to offer free Head Start and Early Head Start services for young children and expecting mothers.

Families can apply online or visit a center to complete screenings and share needed documents for enrollment.

Five Arkansas State University students returned this week from a research trip to Dominica where they conducted field research on reef mapping and social media analysis for environmental management.

They will present their findings at a symposium Friday, June 26 (3:00 p.m.).

The westbound right turn lane on Highland Drive (at Red Wolf Boulevard) will be closed until 1:30 p.m. today for signal maintenance.

AARP announced Wednesday that 14 projects in 13 communities will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants totaling $127,697.

In Jonesboro, Legacy Lane Collective will offer preparedness workshops and emergency kits for older residents to boost safety + help strengthen community resilience.

Lawrence Healthcare announced on June 24 that Anthony Knighton is the new system president in Walnut Ridge + he brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to lead the rural network serving Lawrence County.

Arkansas men's basketball guard Meleek Thomas and forward Trevon Brazile were picked in the second-round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Thomas was chosen by the Cavaliers and Brazile by the Nuggets, tying Arkansas with a record three draft picks.

Former Red Wolf Izaiyah Nelson was picked #51 overall in the NBA Draft and will be traded to the Orlando Magic, ESPN reports, after playing 101 games at Arkansas State from 2022 to 2025 and earning All-Sun Belt honors — strengthening his local profile.

Arkansas State baseball is hosting the Mike Silva Kids Camp with about 60 kids in session as coaches prepare for the 2027 season; the roster portal closes next Tuesday.

Local standout Keaton Mathis joins the camp as the program builds its future.

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.