Good morning, Jonesboro.

On Thursday morning, the Jonesboro-University Rotary Club presented a $5K check from its Charitable Foundation to support the Food Bank’s pantry program at HWES Magnet School so more families can get meals.

The club often hosts events (such as school readings and pizza parties) to aid the community.

The A-State Alumni Association and Student Philanthropy Council announced four Emerging Young Alumni Award recipients who will be honored at a luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct.

8 at the Cooper Alumni Center in Jonesboro & celebrated for leadership, service and professional achievement.

April Sheppard, associate dean of A-State’s Dean B Ellis Library, recently presented research that shows how AI is changing librarian work and guides local students and staff on ethical digital literacy — a growing need in our community.

International Studies Magnet School hosted therapy dogs from Pet Partners of Central Arkansas to teach students about animal therapy while the student council prepared by gathering supplies.

The event featured dogs (Livy Grace, Addy, and Ginger) giving a hands-on lesson.

Jonesboro’s GOJO transit system is set to add stops, adjust routes and update fares following rider feedback; payment options include the UMO app and transit cards.

New fares take effect on September 1 with standard rides at $2, discounted fares at $1 and $1.50 for college students not attending ASU.

NYIT at Arkansas State University received a $1.5 million grant from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office to support a mobile health unit and two vans that will improve maternal health care in Jonesboro and other rural communities — the grant will also help train local medical staff.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced $149.3M in federal grants to boost rural healthcare in Northeast Arkansas—improving telehealth, remote monitoring, and specialty care projects across several counties.

The awards will fund mobile maternal health units and digital platforms to enhance patient access.

On Thursday evening, Arkansas State soccer clinched a 2-1 win with a 90th-minute penalty kick by Lu Flores against Stephen F.

Austin at the A-State Soccer Complex — the team will host Alabama State on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. following a Senior Day ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Hoops and Howls will showcase A-State basketball with a scrimmage, dinner buffet, and family activities on Oct.

1 at First National Bank Arena, offering tickets starting at $30 + reserved seating options for groups.