Good morning, Jonesboro.

Crowley’s Ridge State Park is celebrating its 93rd anniversary this weekend in a local event that invites community members to enjoy the outdoors.

The Jonesboro Police Department will host Donuts and Cops today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Krispy Kreme on E.

Highland Drive, where community members can ask questions and enjoy a free donut + drink.

Zachary’s Sensory Gym will host Music for a Mission (a fundraising concert) on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Gamble Furniture Outdoor Concert Stage. The nonprofit is raising funds to open Jonesboro’s first sensory-friendly gym for special needs kids and adults, with local musicians, food trucks, and face painting planned to support the effort.

NEA Game Fest marks its tenth year of raising funds for the Jonesboro library + organizers plan to host more events to support local learning and community programs.

A month-long walking art exhibit is featuring America 250-inspired pieces by local artists and the Bradbury Art Museum at four downtown spots.

The show opened on Thursday and runs during business hours until Aug. 16, hosted by Show NEA+Jonesboro Occasions Magazine.

Imagine Arkansas, a local nonprofit for children’s literacy, is running a school supply drive now.

They are providing 100+ backpacks filled with supplies and a free comic book; drop off donations at Bonesy Jonesy’s Comics and Collectibles on Stone Street + 8-Bit Legends Video Games on East Highland Drive.

Jonesboro police, fire, and EMS crews will compete in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive on Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Earl Bell Community Center (the event invites public donors to support the American Red Cross with vital blood donations).

A new blood test may help doctors find Alzheimer’s changes up to 10 years before symptoms appear, research showed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Delores Hurst said the test—measuring p-tau217—could help rural patients get care earlier.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported that cyclospora cases climbed from 14 on Thursday to 26 on Friday.

Officials urge residents to follow safe food practices (washing produce and hand hygiene) to help prevent infection.

A state-wide cycling competition will take place in Jonesboro this October.

Cyclists from across the state are expected to gather on local routes for the event.

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.