Good morning, Jonesboro.

A Mountain Home man with a lengthy criminal history—sentenced Thursday to nearly 17 years in federal prison for possessing almost 4 pounds of methamphetamine—had the drug found in his vehicle during a Craighead County traffic stop in 2022.

Today, the City of Jonesboro rolled out new online tools that let residents, businesses, and media easily access services and track requests—features include FOIA tracking, crisis alerts, and media inquiries.

The website will add PEG Channel 24 by 2026 so viewers can watch city updates on the go.

Arkansas State volleyball beat #16 Missouri in a tight five-set match that kept fans excited—key plays from top players drove the win.

The team will use this victory as momentum for upcoming matches.

Arkansas State quarterback Raynor, one of five returning starters on the reduced 2024 team, will face Arkansas at War Memorial Stadium on Saturday as he leans on his experience from Power Four contests.

Named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year last season, he said the Red Wolves will depend on strong play from key teammates to overcome a tough SEC defense—he expects a well-prepared offense to make the difference.

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.

Tobymac & Mercyme Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the dynamic sounds of TobyMac and MercyMe at a night of inspiring music.

A-State Red Wolves Volleyball vs Southern Miss

12:00 – 2:30 p.m. — Arkansas State University Gym — Tickets available — Watch the A-State Red Wolves take on Southern Miss in an exciting volleyball match.