Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Filipino American Organization of Northwest Arkansas invites residents to the Barrio Fiesta on Aug.

29 from 3-7 p.m. at Shiloh Pavilion in Springdale. The free event will feature Filipino comfort foods (lumpia, pancit, and adobo), traditional dance, and family games.

Jonesboro native Ruth Bogdon celebrated her 103rd birthday on Saturday at The Bungalows (retirement community off Caraway Road), where over 50 family and friends gathered to share tea and cake; she hopes to maintain her health and stay connected with her son in his 80s.

Students at Arkansas State moved refrigerators, boxes, and luggage into dormitories over the weekend as they prepare for classes beginning next Wednesday.

Freshmen are starting college with personal motivations, including family support and academic goals.

ASU held a night scrimmage at Centennial Bank Stadium Saturday night to complete its training camp ahead of its Sept.

5 opener at Memphis. Nearly every eligible player participated as coaches weighed quarterback battles + breakout runs from running back James Lee while classes begin Wednesday.