Good morning, Jonesboro.

Arvest Bank was named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers list in Arkansas for the sixth straight year—making it the only banking and financial services company on the list.

The award recognizes its people-first culture and the support it provided to over 3,500 associates across its 99 branches.

Federal and state officers arrested ten people this morning on methamphetamine and conspiracy charges in northeast Arkansas as part of an FBI-led investigation that began in January — five more had already been taken into custody.

Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at A-State announced yesterday the Freshman to Physician Pathway that offers Arkansas students early admission to medical school and hands-on training from their first day—students meeting strict GPA and course requirements will not need the MCAT. The program aims to grow the number of doctors serving rural and underserved areas, and applications open this fall for students entering in 2025.

Arkansas State football held its first Talkin’ Tuesday press conference Tuesday and will host SEMO Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium (kickoff is at 6:00 p.m., game streamed on ESPN+).

Head coach Butch Jones noted unknowns in the team’s depth chart (several starting spots remain open) as the team finalizes preparations for game day.

Jonesboro will host the Austin Cook Junior Elite Championship in September at Ridgepointe County Club as PGA TOUR winner Austin Cook partners with the Arkansas State Golf Association to offer 36 holes of stroke play for junior golfers—divided into boys and girls divisions with added events like a range clinic and town hall session.

Butch Jones held a press conference on August 26th where he previewed the upcoming game against SEMO and detailed planned changes for the Red Wolves offensive line—updates expected to boost the team's play in the Sun Belt matchup.

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.