Good morning, Jonesboro.

Residents will have a chance to clear unwanted items at a neighborhood cleanup today from 8 a.m. to noon at Llamados Por El Rey Church on Race Street; items include clothing, tires (limit eight per person), furniture, appliances, and basketball goals, and special recycling is available for cardboard & glass.

Horizon Ag will host its 2026 Arkansas Field Day on Aug.

4 at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg, and registration is now open.

Arkansas State University announced the panel topics for Catalyst NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum, which will take place Thursday, Nov.

5, at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Tickets and sponsorships are available, and panel discussions will focus on AI, cybersecurity, workforce development + rural health challenges.

Progress on the new Valley View High School addition continues after noncompliant masonry materials caused a delay that will push move-ins to January 2027.

The project includes a 5,037 sqft band facility construction and renovations to enhance student safety and learning.

The primary runway at Jonesboro Municipal Airport is closed this month for construction + officials report it is 50% complete and will reopen by Oct.

1 while the secondary runway remains open and work on the new terminal and hangars advances.

A-State Police Department earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on July 25 after a thorough self-assessment, and it will now continue its four-year cycle with annual remote reviews.

Dr. Adam Hurst from NYIT College of Medicine advised parents to gradually reset their kids’ sleep schedules before school starts next week; he suggested turning off devices an hour before bed, shifting bedtime by 15 to 30 minutes nightly, and serving a protein-rich breakfast to help boost morning energy.

Dr. Rajagopalan at NYITCOM received a $573K NIH grant to expand his cardiovascular research at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute in Jonesboro, focusing on thyroid hormones’ effect on heart health (non-coding RNAs play a key role) as A-State students join the project.

Families in Jonesboro visited Cold Stone Creamery on Friday to beat the summer heat while enjoying favorite flavors like cake batter, cotton candy, and mints.

The shop's nostalgic treats offer a refreshing break as National Ice Cream Month ends.

Horticulture expert Janet Carson shares local gardening advice today in her question and answer column, explaining why a Christmas cactus blooms early and offering care tips for arborvitae, pecan trees, and pineapple lilies.

Her guidance helps residents adjust garden care before seasonal changes.

A regional land auction for tax-delinquent property in Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties will occur on Tuesday, Aug.

18 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Jonesboro (2840 S. Caraway Road) with registration starting at 9:00 a.m. and bidding at 10:00 a.m.