Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro officials advise parents to set online limits and safe habits for children during Internet Safety Month.

They recommend following tips from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Know2Protect campaign + holding open conversations to protect kids online.

A local vigil was held today to honor police officer Trevor Howard, who died in a crash early Sunday morning and was remembered as a kind man and dedicated church musician (he played guitar and drums during worship).

Author Kimberly Glover and her daughter Katie Satterfield will sign copies of their children’s book 'A Very Special Friend' Saturday afternoon at Barnes & Noble in Jonesboro.

Black River Technical College is launching an Industrial Emergency Management Preparedness certification program today at Jonesboro’s ARROW Center, where industrial employers can test their emergency response plans in a controlled setting.

The course helps companies identify gaps to meet insurer+OSHA+regulatory standards.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from SNAP starting July 1 (a new mobile app will guide shoppers) to help families make healthier choices across the state.

Darryl (an energetic 8-month-old hound) and Toulouse (a playful 7-month-old cat) are up for adoption at Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, featured in this week's Jonesboro Pets of the Week.

Both pets are microchipped, neutered, and current on vaccines, ready to join a local home.

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.