Good morning, Jonesboro.

Hijinx is hosting a back to school bash on Aug.

1 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 3102 Shelby Drive — students can enjoy glow-in-the-dark bowling, prize wheel spins, and school supply giveaways for first through twelfth grades.

Rosanne Cash will host the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home's Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle on Sept.

19 at Arkansas State University's Fowler Center (Riceland Hall) in Jonesboro, featuring blues singer Ruthie Foster and rock veteran Rhett Miller. Tickets range from $20 to $100 with proceeds aiding historic preservation.

Smooth jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright is set to return as the featured performer for Art Porter Music Education’s A Work of Art event in Jonesboro + he will combine live music with brief storytelling from his long career to honor his late friend Art Porter.

Norman Lavers, noted writer + teacher whose work included an insect field guide, passed away in June at 91; he taught creative writing, published award-winning books, and inspired countless students in Arkansas.

His life, marked by natural curiosity and literary achievement, left a rich legacy for the community.

The Carl B. and Florence E.

King Foundation awarded $25,000 today to the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund to support low-income single parent students in the Delta pursuing college and workforce training. Applications for Fall 2026 scholarships run from Aug. 1 through Sept. 1.

AGFC invites local residents, private property owners (and anglers) to join a survey open until Aug.

9 that will guide new management for black bass in warmwater streams, excluding major river systems (like the St. Francis).

The Office of Emergency Management will partner with the Jonesboro Fire Department at A-State tomorrow, Monday, July 27, to conduct an elevator rescue exercise at Kays Hall and University Hall.

Campus members are asked to avoid Dean Street+ fire trucks and personnel will use the area for training starting at 9 a.m.

Stephen Curry joined Moses Moody in Little Rock as part of Moody's Motivate One Foundation Summer Series that included a food distribution, youth basketball camp and entrepreneurship summit.

The series lasted four days from July 22 to July 25 and offered local families support (community leaders praised the events).

Arkansas defensive lineman Quincy Rhodes Jr. was named to the Preseason All-SEC Team as part of the SEC Football Media Days in Tampa, reflecting early season honors for the Razorbacks.

His selection is expected to boost the team as they prepare for upcoming games.

Three Red Wolves players were named for the Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000 on Jul.

23, and they will represent their team in the upcoming bowl game.

Arkansas State infielder Lane Walton is on fire in the Northwoods League as he consistently records hits while his team pushes for a strong season & fans remain hopeful for his continued impact.