Good morning, Jonesboro.

Three Jonesboro Parks employees earned an Award of Commendation for their rescue work after a vehicle crash on July 8, recognized at the City Council meeting (with thanks to the Fire Department).

Haag Brown Commercial is negotiating with a major retailer for The Shops at Turtle Creek redevelopment on the former Mall at Turtle Creek site.

The pending deal could allow more retail and dining announcements once finalized + spark additional local business growth.

HVAC crews in Jonesboro are handling extra repair calls as air conditioners struggle in triple-digit heat.

Mohr Air Conditioning + Plumbing advises residents to change filters regularly, hose down outdoor units, and call a professional if issues persist.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is hiring team members for its new Jonesboro location at 2809 East Highland Drive and will create about 85 jobs.

The restaurant will open in early September and spans nearly 6,000 sqft, with applications accepted daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Arkansas State University will introduce responsible guidelines for using artificial intelligence as fall semester nears - the updated policy aims to help students and staff work with AI as a tool rather than a substitute for their own thinking.

Jonesboro Fire, Craighead County E-911 and Arkansas State University held emergency preparedness training Monday at Kays Hall (a campus building) and University Hall to practice elevator rescues and mock emergencies before student move-in begins.

Students will start moving in on Aug. 9 with main move-in on Aug. 15.

Jonesboro Right Now released its Back to School Guide – a resource detailing essential classroom supply lists and practical tips to ease morning routines – available online for families preparing for the new school year.

NEAHS in Jonesboro features pets ready for adoption as Dale (16 weeks old) the energetic dog mix and Augie (8 weeks old) the curious kitten were brought in four days ago.

Adoption fees are reduced through the end of July to help these pets find new homes.

The Arkansas State women's soccer team held a preseason press conference Monday, Jul.

27 on campus where coaches outlined new strategies and season goals ahead of upcoming matches.

All 15 drafted Arkansas baseball players signed professional contracts before Monday’s signing deadline.

The deals total more than $14.7 million and include bonus figures for first-round picks such as Ryder Helfrick (Diamondbacks), Carson Wiggins (Mets) and Hunter Dietz (Yankees).