Good morning, Jonesboro.

Boro Bound, a new social club for young adults, held a Trick or Treat gaming event on Sept.

4 at Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge on Southwest Drive. The group will host monthly outings and plans a Friendsgiving event on Wed., Nov. 11 at Something Art Cafe.

Drivers in downtown Jonesboro should plan for detours on Friday, Sept.

11 when part of Main Street between Huntington & Cate Avenue will be closed from 3 to 10 p.m. for the 'Paint the Town Red' block party, which runs from 5 to 9 p.m.

On Sept. 1, the University Heights Lions Club met when Master Gardener Dale Clark explained how the Master Gardeners maintain parks — including the Riceland Community Garden at Burke Avenue and Floyd Street—while supporting local education with scholarships and FFA programs at downtown sites like the Municipal Building and library.

Lakeport Plantation Museum in Lake Village will host its first Mississippi River symposium on Friday, Oct.

9 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring speakers such as retired boat captain Lee Hendrix and local food truck River Bend BBQ (registration is encouraged).

Gas prices in Northeast Arkansas have risen as oil prices increased, with Clay County averaging more than $4 a gallon and Jonesboro at $3.84 — up seven cents in one week — while diesel now costs about $5.61 per gallon.

Community and school leaders celebrated the opening of Fox Meadow Gymnasium on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Jonesboro.

The new facility, costing about $8.5M to $9M, will host athletics and community events and connect Fox Meadow Elementary with the School of Creative Media.

Arkansas State University reached a fall enrollment record of 18,775 students, boosted by increased freshman numbers and better retention compared to last year’s 17,926 students (marking its sixth consecutive record-breaking term).

A ribbon cutting ceremony will open Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation at A-State on Friday, Sept.

11 at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Kat Baker, Department Chair of Art + Design, said the new facility will boost creative opportunities for students.

Auditor of State Dennis Milligan hosted a mobile office at Jonesboro Municipal Center Wednesday morning and located more than $250,000 in unclaimed property for local citizens and businesses.

Encompass Health Rehabilitation is hosting a Stroke Recovery Expo on Tuesday, Sept.

15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at its Fleming Avenue facility. Stroke survivors, caregivers, and community members can join for equipment demonstrations, facility tours, and expert answers (occupational, physical, and speech therapy) to learn about recovery.