Good morning, Jonesboro.

A Jonesboro library is launching its 2026 Speaker Series on Saturday, Sept.

5 at 10 a.m. in the Round Room (free light food and refreshments available) to share local stories that shaped Craighead County.

Connected NEA will host its grand opening on Sept.

17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3600 Forest Hill Road - community members can tour the facility, meet the team and donate unwrapped toys for local families.

Jonesboro-based Swept Away Janitorial pledged $22,000 to support backpack food programs in seven Northeast Arkansas school districts this school year.

The donation will help students get nutritious food on weekends and breaks - supporting local efforts to fight childhood hunger.

InnovAsian broke ground yesterday on its new 180,000 sqft facility at Craighead Technology Park during Capital for a Day.

The $150 million project is expected to create about 200 jobs and bring new residents from Japan to the community.

Arkansas State University welcomed its first class of 122 veterinary students with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday + classes begin today at the new $33-million, 56,000 sqft facility in Jonesboro, where students will train in clinical and surgical skills to serve rural communities.

The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is running its Extreme Safety campaign from Aug.

10-16 to remind drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to use caution during the busy back-to-school season while following safe practices in school zones and neighborhoods (officials note rising pedestrian incidents).