Good morning, Jonesboro.

A federal judge dismissed with prejudice a wrongful death lawsuit against a Jonesboro police officer who fatally shot 22-year-old Jayden Prunty on Spruce Street in February 2022—state law claims were dismissed without prejudice.

American Idol will hold virtual auditions via Zoom on August 27 for Arkansans where hopefuls can sign up for a face-to-face session with producers and receive real-time feedback—this is the sixth year of the Idol Across America search.

Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd said he will not run for re-election in December when his term ends after nearly 35 years on the job.

He praised his team and backed Assistant Chief Deputy Jason Allen's run while looking forward to retiring and spending more time with his family—focusing on a life after law enforcement.

St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic will host a free Mind and Memory Boot Camp on Aug.

26 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the St. Bernards Imaging Center at 1144 E. Matthews Ave—participants will learn practical strategies, take part in a 30-minute seated exercise class, and experience a dementia walk-through to better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Single-game tickets and two three-game mini plans for the Red Wolves 2025 football season are now on sale—tickets can be bought at the A-State Ticket Office, online via the A-State Athletics App, or by phone.

The season starts Aug. 30 with a contest against Southeast Missouri at Centennial Bank Stadium.

Arkansas State women’s soccer won its 2025 season opener on August 14 with a strong performance from key players (Brian Dooley, Rylee Bernard, Lu Flores) as the team looks to build momentum for upcoming matches.

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.