Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro residents honored Charles Davis Frierson III, a longtime community leader who died on July 14 at age 93.

A memorial service was held on July 18 — a tribute to his decades of public service and lasting impact on the community.

Servpro of Jonesboro will honor local first responders on Monday, September 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market on Aggie Road—presenting Public Service Hero Awards to outstanding police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.

RightFiber, a brand of Ritter Communications, is adding fiber internet to homes in Alma with a $1.5 million project that will finish later this summer.

The plan builds on a past $12 million investment that delivered full fiber internet and telecommunications services to local businesses.

A former Jonesboro police officer accused of beating a handcuffed man will face trial from November 17—21 after a judge postponed his original court date and he is charged with aggravated assault, filing a false report, and third-degree battery.

A Craighead County husband and wife were charged with felony offenses after investigators said they physically and sexually assaulted a man on Sept.

7—recording the attack as the victim was struck with a belt and forced into unwanted contact—and Judge Tommy Fowler set a $25,000 bond for 20-year-old Tristyn Johnson while ordering no contact, with arraignment set for Aug. 21.

A 19-year-old suspect, Deshune Omarelle Lowe, was arrested on July 16 in connection to a June 12 aggravated robbery on Mary Jane Drive and faces charges of aggravated robbery, third-degree battery and aggravated assault—he is held on a $500K bond and must have no contact with the victim.

Dr. Zachary Nahmias (NEA Memorial Baptist Hospital) warned that extreme heat in Northeast Arkansas can lead to sunburn in as little as 10 to 15 minutes and raise the risk of skin cancer.

Residents should use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and be mindful of UV rays even through car windows.

Jonesboro Advertising & Promotion Commission announced plans for the 2026 return of The Skirmish cycling festival with shake-out rides on Thursday and Friday and a main race on Saturday covering courses of 20, 43, 63, and 100 miles starting and ending in downtown Jonesboro.

Registration begins Oct. 10 at 8 a.m.—the event will also include live music, an expo, and an awards ceremony.