Good morning, Jonesboro.

Brady’s friends joined together to help his sister Nora keep a cherished first-day-of-school photo tradition honoring her late brother.

The community’s support united the family, turning a moment of loss into a warm start for the school year.

Swept Away Janitorial pledged $22,000 to support student backpack food programs for the 2026-2027 school year in several local school districts — donating $12,000 to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas for Marion, Riverside, and Pocahontas and extending aid to Trumann, Harrisburg, Westside, and Brookland’s programs.

The Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful at ARDOT has opened registration for the 2026 Great Arkansas Cleanup.

The fall volunteer event runs Saturday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 31 and invites residents to beautify their local surroundings.

A Jonesboro school bus carrying about 10 elementary students was struck by a dump truck near East Johnson Avenue (North Main Street) on Wednesday; no one was hurt and the bus resumed service within 10 minutes.

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library launches its 2026 Speaker Series, Where Stories Live: Stories, Memory, & Belonging, on Saturday, Sept.

5 at 10 a.m. in the Round Room. The free event, open to ages 13 and older, features a panel discussion on local traditions and heritage.

Arkansas State University is working with local partners to keep new students safe during move-in this weekend amid dangerous heat (water bottles from St. Bernards and coolers from First National Bank will help students stay hydrated).

Arkansas State University System earned its 14th Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association).

It remains the only higher education entity in the state to secure this honor, marking its strong commitment to fiscal transparency.

Forecasters warn of a historic heat wave hitting Jonesboro and the region with triple-digit highs for at least 10 days (overnight temperatures near 80 add risk), urging residents to use air conditioning and take breaks outdoors.

Stay alert to potential heat illnesses.

Former Red Wolves Liam Hicks and Tyler Zuber shined in MLB on Wednesday as Hicks drove in three runs and fell one triple short of the cycle in Tampa Bay's 8 to 4 win over the Athletics while Zuber delivered a one-inning relief shutout.

Arkansas State football held its 2026 Media Day on Aug.

11 in Jonesboro+ the event featured a surprise scholarship for walk-on WR Reed Linder and updates from key players.