Good morning, Jonesboro.

GOJO will add new bus stops at the Revenue Office, Greensborough Village, Annie Camp, Helping Hands and Union Park on Monday, Sept.

28 — riders should plan ahead as arrival and wait times may change.

AAA reports that Jonesboro gas stations now charge nearly $4 per gallon for regular gas today despite a slight drop from last week's average.

Prices still exceed last month's and last year's levels as national trends show record-high fuel costs.

Delta Peanut received a $5 million bridge loan from the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund to cover operating costs after the USDA pulled its warehouse bond; the loan will support this season's harvest processing while the company negotiates a sale with a $60 per-ton fee for farmers.

Black River Technical College graduated its first Arkansas National Guard class from a 40-hour drone training program (Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the Warfighter) in partnership with the Guard and RXR Worldwide.

Members of the 77th Aviation Brigade received instruction in drone flight, regulations, and tactical operations to expand state capabilities.

Black River Technical College awarded scholarships to seven students pursuing degrees in nursing, health sciences, business administration & agriculture.

River Lee of Imboden, Anna Felton of Hoxie, and Addison Roberts of Jonesboro received awards funded by local sponsors including the 2025 BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament.

Arkansas State University announced that its bachelor’s and master’s exercise science programs received STEM designation (covering biology, physiology, biomechanics, and data analysis), which will enhance curriculum and research opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare and performance.

Jonesboro Parks and Recreation is updating traffic flow at Joe Mack Campbell Park after Sept.

19 feedback. Today, spectators will enter via Harry Drive and coaches plus season pass holders via Dan Avenue with extra staff until the fall season ends on Oct. 24 (reassessment planned Oct. 3).

Arkansas officials announced $54.6 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to boost rural care statewide, including funding for nutrition and workforce initiatives for St. Bernards and the Mississippi County Hospital System in Northeast Arkansas.

Jonesboro Fire Department has installed a HAAS Alert system in all frontline trucks to notify drivers when emergency vehicles are near.

The system works on car screens + navigation apps in newer models to give drivers extra time to move over.

Arkansas State beat ULM 3-0 on Sept.

25 at First National Bank Arena with key performances from Whitlock who had 11 kills and 16 digs (the team collected 44 kills, 55 digs and 13 blocks) as they started the season.