Good morning, Jonesboro.

A Jonesboro couple who raised funds by selling over 600 homemade strawberry pies appeared on NBC’s The Wall Monday night+ they won $185,432 and showcased their local charity work through a drive for Make-A-Wish and Children’s Miracle Network.

BAM at A-State received the NEA Big Read grant to launch a year-long series of exhibitions, lectures, and workshops with community partners.

The program starts with a fall exhibition on Friday, Sept. 24 and ends with Joy Harjo's keynote on Tuesday, March 2.

Following Dolly Parton’s death at age 80, Jonesboro residents recalled her 1989 visit that left a lasting mark on the local music scene.

Her performance then continues to inspire fond memories in the community.

City Water & Light has announced an increase to its electric base rate—the first change in over forty years that will affect customers in Jonesboro.

A-State will host its tenth Leadership Excellence Conference on Sept.

29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Reng Student Union. The event will feature keynote speeches, breakout sessions and workshops to help attendees develop leadership skills (theme: Sustaining Connection in a Changing World).

After the federal government rejected Arkansas’ request to renew its hybrid Medicaid waiver, state leaders are evaluating new options to continue the program that covers 220,000 residents.

DHS Secretary Janet Mann said the expansion will not end + policymakers plan to prepare for a smooth transition if changes become necessary.

Caraway baseball team’s head coach Trevor Ingram is leading the NEA Dirtbags in renovating the city ballfield with new sod, clay, and a mound to bring tournament play back to Caraway in about three weeks.

The team is hosting fundraisers and seeking sponsorships with full backing from the city council.