Good morning, Jonesboro.

Several Arkansas organizations reshaped their leadership as HoganTaylor LLP promoted multiple CPAs in its Little Rock and Fayetteville offices and Collin Callaway was named executive director of Arkansas Community Colleges of Little Rock.

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro named Deborah Popham as chair of its music department and Ed Salo as chair of its history department—while Unity Health Foundation, Magnolia Regional Medical Center, Pruitt Agency Insurance and others announced new hires and awards across media, nonprofits, public relations and real estate.

Two people were injured in a Saturday night shooting on State Street when police responded at 9:35 p.m.—a female sustained a minor injury on scene and a male victim was treated at a local hospital with non-life threatening wounds while a suspect was taken into custody around midnight.

A $25,000 gift from the Rorick family established the Rorick Family Veterinary Medicine Scholarship at A-State—honoring veteran equine veterinarian Dr. Jerre Kent Rorick—to support full-time, on-campus College of Veterinary Medicine students with a preference for large animal medicine and Pi Kappa Alpha members.

The RESTORE Hub at A-State added four new employees yesterday & they are filling key roles on the business acuity team.

Dr. Jacob Otile will work as a clinical researcher while Neha becomes a graduate assistant, Thomas McDonough joins as a part-time research assistant, and Faye Scudder-Tate takes a part-time administrative role.

Arkansas State University will host its Summer Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug.

9 at First National Bank Arena — 217 Olympic Drive. About 1,100 degrees will be awarded, and senior Sydney Keton will serve as the student speaker.

A federal agency approved Arkansas’ request to use Medicaid for short-term stays in psychiatric hospitals for adults, which state officials say will boost access to mental health services—especially for low-income residents.

The Jonesboro City Council will hold a first reading meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a private club permit for Bridge Street Brewery—proposed by non-profit SHJ Concepts—to operate a microbrewery and restaurant at 516 Cate Street with a $10,000 monthly lease payment.

Key officials from the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation announced that electricity rates will rise in the coming years— the exact increases are still uncertain.

They held a conference at the Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro and met with the Joint Committee on Energy today.

Dr. Michael Birrer is leading UAMS’ efforts to apply for National Cancer Institute designation in January—an achievement that could bring over $70 million in economic benefits and 1,500 new jobs to Arkansas.

His team is revising the draft application with external advisors to strengthen their cancer research and clinical trial programs amid federal budget challenges.

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.