Good morning, Jonesboro.

A memorial service for Brookland PD K9 officer BOLO will be held Monday, July 27 at Woods Chapel Baptist Church, 175 Dixie Rd. Law enforcement officers have a private visitation from 5 to 6 p.m. and the public may visit from 6 to 8 p.m.

Today, Jonesboro Right Now launched an upgraded mobile app for local news that offers push alerts, improved weather updates plus article bookmarking, night mode, and a faster search feature for residents in the area.

Jonesboro honored local Chris Hellenthal after traffic cameras caught him, dressed in a Spider-Man costume, helping a man in a wheelchair cross Caraway Road and Highland Drive—he was presented a City medallion and coin by Mayor Harold Copenhaver.

Jonesboro drivers are switching to hybrid vehicles as gas prices rise; Honda rep Brittney Bonomini said hybrids average 45 MPG and help commuters on long drives to factories (including Big River Steel).

Jasmine Tran, an Arkansas State University student from Paragould, was selected for the PCAOB Scholarship (academic year 2026-27) worth $15,000 as she pursues her Master of Accountancy with Data Analytics after earning an undergraduate degree at A-State.

Jonesboro Fire and the Office of Emergency Management will conduct an elevator rescue training on Monday, July 27, at A-State campus at 9 a.m. Firefighters will rotate through Kays and University Halls while campus guests avoid Dean Street to keep routes clear for emergency vehicles plus to test joint procedures.

Residents in the West End voiced concerns at Tuesday’s city council meeting about disruptive Airbnb rentals following a party that caused noise, vehicle blockages, and police involvement — city officials are reviewing updates to rental privilege licenses to track properties more effectively.

Jonesboro officials remind residents to use cooling centers amid rising heat risks.

In an emergency, residents can call 911 or 870-935-5551 for non-emergency help and visit centers at Allen Park, Parker Park, Earl Bell, or the Jonesboro Youth Community Center.

Ahead of the 2026 football season, A-State Athletics announced that Centennial Bank Stadium suites and Johnny Allison Tower loge boxes are sold out in Jonesboro.

Premium seating remains available in the Woodard McAlister Club and North End Zone loge boxes for season or single-game purchases with all-inclusive food and beverages.