Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will hold its sixth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sept.

25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 3414 One Place in Jonesboro—raising funds and awareness to feed local families as participants drive through to pick up donated food and receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by local art students.

Paint the Town Red Week, hosted by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for next week and will begin with a proclamation by Mayor Harold Copenhaver along with a middle school pep rally and business and on-campus design contests judged on August 27 and 28.

The week will finish with Order of the Pack at Centennial Bank Stadium on August 28 and the Great A-State Block Party on August 29 — featuring A-State Athletics figures and community leaders — drawing local interest.

A Jonesboro man is held on a $200,000 bond after police said he beat a person in their home, held them at knife point and threatened to kill them—District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Aug.

20, ordered no contact with the victim and scheduled his next court appearance for Sept. 30.

Investigators uncovered that two Jonesboro massage parlors routinely provided massages with sexual services in exchange for cash that was laundered through casino machines in two states—court documents state that Hongliang Cai, who oversaw the operation, faces charges and is set for a Sept. 30 court appearance.

Rickey Lee Metcalf, 55, was arrested after he forced his way into his ex-wife's home on August 16 and assaulted her and her friend before later attempting to take her vehicle—Judge David Boling set his bail at $35,000 on August 20 with a court date scheduled for Sept.

30.

St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 list yesterday—making it the only eastern employer among 25 top Arkansas companies.

CEO Chris Barber said the award shows the hospital’s strong care and workplace commitment.

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.