Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is seeking volunteers for its second annual Harvesting Hope event from 7 a.m. to noon on July 6-7 (helping to harvest food for local hunger relief).

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission updated progress on the First Community Bank Sportsplex at a topping-out ceremony, detailing a 15-year naming rights deal and a cashless payment system.

The facility will hire marketing staff and host tournaments for early 2027 while reviewing tax funds for local projects.

City Water and Light is flushing its water systems today in East Jonesboro from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Additional flushing will occur (Northeast/Farville tomorrow and remaining areas on June 30) while water remains available for use.

Less than one week remains for high schoolers to apply for the Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council, a city program that offers volunteer work and leadership building opportunities in community beautification.

Applications are due by July 1.

Today, head coach Brian Gerwig unveiled the 2026 volleyball schedule; it features preseason scrimmages beginning Aug.

15, the A-State Invitational on Sept. 18 in Jonesboro (marking Arkansas' first appearance since 1975) and 27 matches through November.

Four Red Wolves players were named to Lindy’s All-Sun Belt preseason team yesterday.

The announcement spotlights local talent as the season prepares to showcase new skills in upcoming contests.

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.