Good morning, Jonesboro.

Neighbors in Need NEA's 5th Annual Community Picnic will offer a free barbecue meal for local residents facing food insecurity on Saturday, July 18 at St. Bernards Auditorium at 505 E.

Washington Ave. The event will feature vendors and fun activities that help attendees take home extra food.

CASA introduced its new class of Loaned Executives + volunteers to serve as advocates for children in court cases.

They met with CASA and United Way NEA leaders at the United Way headquarters in downtown on Wednesday.

Arkansas State University is set to complete its first state veterinary school this week in Jonesboro.

The 56,000 sqft facility will welcome 120 students this fall and give local students a chance to stay in-state for their education.

The Jonesboro Public Library is hosting the AR Kids Read Community Workshop on Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Round Room to help families with 1st–3rd graders learn tips for supporting reading at home.

CWL of Jonesboro celebrated its 120th anniversary and announced plans for a new HECC natural gas plant at Independence that will begin service Jan.

1, 2031. The utility will fund its $350M share through rate adjustments starting Jan. 1, 2027 + is also exploring other renewable energy options.

City crews found that a faulty logic board caused the tornado siren to sound accidentally on Tuesday and they replaced both the board and repeater.

Technicians will test the system tomorrow to ensure residents do not hear the nonstandard warning sound.

Arkansas State Police launched the Rules of the Road video series today to teach safe driving practices (including proper procedures during a traffic stop) using short videos on digital platforms.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission warned residents not to treat wildlife infested with screwworms themselves — improper dosages can cause resistance and pose risks for hunters.

Officials urged the public to report suspected cases to the Wildlife Health Hotline.

Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that tickets for the Red Wolves’ 2026 season are on sale at the ticket office at First National Bank Arena or online via the A-State Athletics App.

The schedule features games on Sept. 12 and Sept. 26.

Little Rock native Anthony Kennedy, a 4-star defensive tackle from Little Rock Central—the first from his school since 2005—joined Arkansas football and is putting in time at practice.

He expects to earn more snaps while honing his skills in Fayetteville, and his progress will be closely monitored by the Razorbacks.

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.