Good morning, Jonesboro.

Today, a Jonesboro benefit hosted by Snazzy Snipping and the Fun Time Channel Performing Arts Color Guard runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1825 East Nettleton Avenue—offering games, cookies and cat adoptions to support the local shelter.

16-year-old Aden Graham will host his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month at Bay Veterans Memorial to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month and honor his late uncle who died by suicide.

Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20—registration is free.

Today, the ASU System Board of Trustees approved the $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the CREST Center at A-State—which will support workforce training in automated manufacturing, steel, and food processing—with construction set to begin soon after a $7.5 million grant was awarded from the HIRED program.

ASU System trustees approved the first phase of a $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot Career Readiness Education and Skills Training Center at A-State on Sept.

12. The center—partnering with ASU-Newport and Arkansas Northeastern College and backed by a $7.5-million HIRED grant—will boost workforce training in advanced manufacturing, steel production and food processing in Northeast Arkansas.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she appointed Jonesboro resident David Peacock to the Arkansas State Board of Education to replace Dr. Sarah Moore—Peacock is the president of Hytrol whose term expires on June 30, 2032 and served over a decade in the Marine Corps before leading his company.

Brookland Public Schools Superintendent George Kennedy said law enforcement was notified immediately—investigating a student comment about a weapon made after an activity.

A psychiatrist at St. Bernards in Jonesboro noted a nearly 30% rise in suicide rates over the past 20 years due to financial pressures and isolation.

Dr. Eudy Bosley urges residents to speak up and look for warning signs—such as drug use and withdrawal—to help those at risk.

Arkansas State volleyball swept Florida Atlantic in their opening match of the UCF Invitational on September 12—displaying strong performance throughout the game.

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.