Good morning, Jonesboro.

On Aug. 12, 2025, Nu Tau Sigma fraternity members offered free haircuts, food, and music at the NEA School of Barbering to help 100 local students prepare for the new school year — a service they provide annually.

The event's success has led the fraternity to plan an expanded service next year — aiming to include more barbers and locations — to serve even more students.

Jonesboro police said that after a victim dropped her credit card at Love’s Travel Stop on July 8, 55 year old Shannon Booker from Paragould used it for four unauthorized purchases totaling $443.87 and a judge found probable cause on Aug.

13 to charge her with felony theft of property, fraudulent use and theft of $1,000 or less while she awaits arraignment on Sept. 30 on a $50,000 bond.

ARCare will soon break ground on a new pharmacy and medical clinic on Brookland School Road behind Jordan’s Kwik Stop—a project over a decade in the making that will expand local health services.

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.