Good morning, Jonesboro.

A California woman is behind bars in Jonesboro for running two massage parlors that offered sexual massages—police seized cash from the businesses and noted she flew in to turn herself in after a bench warrant was issued on Aug 19, with her arraignment scheduled for Sept 30 under a $5,000 bond.

Jonesboro police arrested Aaron Matthew Jones after he reportedly stabbed, beat, and temporarily imprisoned a man at his home on Maple Street on Aug.

3 — the victim suffered injuries to his foot and face and Jones is held on a $200,000 bond with a Sept. 30 arraignment pending.

The 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival will take place Sept.

26-27 downtown and brings live music, a barbecue contest with over $13,000 in prize money, food trucks and vendors for free family fun. Festival acts include Dumpstaphunk, a tribute band to Alice Cooper and That Arena Rock Show that add to the event's festive lineup.

On Aug. 20, the Sun Belt Conference announced that Red Wolves players Cail and Whitlock earned Preseason All-Sun Belt honors for strong 2024 seasons—coaches predicted the team would finish second in the West Division.

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.

Jon Pardi Concert at First National Bank Arena

7-8:30 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Tickets from $45 — Get ready for an energetic night with country star Jon Pardi in Jonesboro.