Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro police arrested two men on July 21 after a high-speed chase on Parker Road when a suspect in a red Camaro with an expired license plate threw a bag containing over 1,800 fentanyl pills into oncoming traffic—officers charged the men with fentanyl trafficking and reckless driving.

Thomas Demetrius Williams, a multi-convicted felon from Jonesboro, was sentenced yesterday to 18 years in federal prison + five years of supervised release for pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 or more grams of methamphetamine after an FBI investigation led to the seizure of over 730 grams of methamphetamine, additional drugs, and a firearm at his residence.

Jonesboro High School Theatre program was awarded the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Grant, making it one of only 21 schools nationwide to receive this honor; it will perform Peter and the Starcatcher in October as director Mallery Mitchell said the grant boosts the program by covering rights and ticket proceeds.

On July 23, Arkansas State's men's and women's track and field teams won USTFCCCA All-Academic Team honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, and nine athletes met the GPA and event criteria for individual awards.

The teams posted averages of 3.16 and 3.47, meeting the standard of a 3.25 GPA or higher to earn these academic recognitions.

The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday scheduled for Aug.

2—3 lets shoppers buy clothing under $100, accessories under $50, school supplies, and student electronic devices without paying state and local sales tax. Families are urged to check local school listing details—available at stores or schools—for approved items before planning purchases.

A-State Red Wolves Volleyball vs North Alabama

2:00 – 3:30 PM — First National Bank Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the Red Wolves battle it out in a thrilling volleyball match.