Good morning, Jonesboro.

United Way of NEA will host the 21st Annual Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart locations including two in Jonesboro, collecting school, clothing and hygiene supplies for kids across Northeast Arkansas + accepting donations from community teams.

Jonesboro Public Library announced a free three-part Speaker Series in fall that will explore local history, youth leadership, and community innovation; events are set for Sept.

5 for ages 13 and up, Oct. 1 for ages 15+ up, and Nov. 5 for all ages at 315 W. Oak Ave with further details coming soon.

Families in Jonesboro can save on back-to-school purchases as the state’s annual sales tax holiday runs from Saturday, Aug.

1 at 12:01 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 2 at 11:59 p.m. at local retailers, with qualifying clothing, school supplies, instructional materials and select electronics exempt from state+local sales tax.

Jasmine Tran, a master’s student at A-State, was awarded a $15,000 PCAOB scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to support her studies and launch her career in public accounting + she is one of a select group of students nationwide honored for their academic achievements.

Abigail Leggett from Jonesboro was named recipient of the Dick Clay Thats Sports Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Arkansas State University (announced Tuesday).

Leggett, who worked with the women's basketball team and student media, plans to pursue a creative media career with a WNBA organization.

Bolo, a Brookland police K-9, died this weekend from a bloating condition (gastric dilatation-volvulus) that can quickly become fatal for large working dogs when they eat or drink too fast, as noted by Dr. Claire Kelly of Arkansas State University.

The Jonesboro Church Health Center is completing its 34th Annual Peach Fundraiser today by delivering 420 cases of Georgia peaches to local supporters.

The event raised over $66,000 to fund affordable medical care for uninsured adults, with volunteers organizing every step.

Jonesboro Church Health Center (JCHC) is delivering 420 cases of fresh Georgia peaches today to support affordable, quality care for uninsured adults.

The fundraiser raised over $66,000 with volunteers sorting and distributing peaches across the community.

St. Bernards Healthcare’s hospitals in Jonesboro, Wynne and Pocahontas received eight American Heart Association awards for heart attack and stroke care on top of past quality recognitions.

The awards — reflecting their ongoing use of research-based protocols — highlight improved patient outcomes.

Homeowners received higher property assessment notices over the weekend as rising home prices and increased demand pushed values up.

Residents who may qualify for tax relief or want to dispute errors should contact the county assessor’s office before Aug. 17 (Amendment 79 applies).

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.