Good morning, Jonesboro.

The City of Jonesboro is offering cooling stations at four community centers + a Salvation Army location to help residents beat the heat; each site operates on set hours and GOJO is providing free rides to ensure everyone can access a station.

The Parks and Recreation Department has set up four cooling centers (Allen Park, Earl Bell, Youth Community Center, Parker Park) to offer residents cool spaces with water, seating and bathrooms during the extreme heat from a heat dome and will keep them open during regular hours until the heat subsides.

The splash pad at Craighead Forest Park closed again Tuesday for extra maintenance work (officials will post reopening updates when available).

Former St. Bernards CEO Ben Owens Sr., known as Mr. Owens for his role in transforming local healthcare, died on June 27 at age 92.

A public visitation was held Tuesday at Gregg-Langford-Bookout Funeral Home and funeral services took place Wednesday at First United Methodist Church, with the family asking for memorial donations instead of flowers.

Sam Walton transformed retail decades ago when he opened his first discount store in Rogers and later expanded operations in Bentonville.

His innovative business practices continue to shape Walmart's approach today (a legacy of low prices and customer focus).

Super Sam’s Fireworks, a local staple for 57 years, is preparing a wide range of sparklers, smoke bombs and 6-inch super mortars for Fourth of July celebrations; shoppers can visit its air-conditioned showrooms at 5000 Hwy.

49 N + 1717 Hwy. 351 and roadside tents in Jonesboro, Bono and Paragould.

On June 26, S&P Global Ratings affirmed the state’s AA+ rating on general obligation bonds and Moody’s confirmed an Aa1 stable rating due to strong governance and high reserves.

Governor Sanders and state officials said the ratings reflect steady fiscal management that helps lower taxes and attract investment.

Yesterday, law enforcement lined up on I-57 to honor fallen Officer Trevor Howard as hundreds paused to pay tribute.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for visitation Tuesday, July 7 from noon until 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro (Bryan Funeral Home said).

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.