Good morning, Jonesboro.

The ASU System Board of Trustees approved Dr. Calvin White Jr. as chancellor of A-State and Ike Wheeler as chancellor of ASU-Newport today—both having served as interim chancellors.

This leadership change ensures continuity for ASU campuses, including the one in Jonesboro.

Arkansas State University announced the list of students who met degree requirements for August conferral.

The graduates include students from 43 states, territories and 16 countries earning diplomas and certificates from colleges such as Agriculture, Business and Nursing.

DHS has launched an Outreach Toolkit that offers flyers, posters, and videos (featuring Jason Pederson) to explain the new ARHOME work requirement, which will need 80 hours of work, volunteer, or school activities per month starting Jan.

1. County offices are already playing one of the 75 videos today, and organizations can sign up for a customized video by Oct. 1.

Jonesboro is seeking residents’ input for its Rail Crossing Elimination Study to identify railroad crossings causing traffic delays, safety concerns and access issues.

Residents may complete the online survey or a paper form until Oct. 12 — their feedback will guide city officials in addressing the concerns.

Lake City's Fire Department received grants and donations that have allowed them to purchase over $80,000 in new equipment.

A FEMA grant will soon help fund 32 new self-contained breathing apparatuses + additional radio upgrades to improve firefighter response.

Experts at A-State say veterans face challenges getting proper mental health care due to their past, noting that Arkansas' 2023 veteran suicide rate was 51.5 per 100,000 (above the national 35.2) and urging veterans to prioritize mental health this Suicide Prevention Month.

Jonesboro is set to host young mountain bike competitors at Craighead Forest Park this Saturday and Sunday.

The Plains Division Regional Race will feature junior high and high school athletes, with pre-ride activities on Saturday and racing beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday.

Arkansas State picked up its first conference win with a 3-2 victory over ULM on Sunday at Brown Stadium.

Kennedy Horn scored twice—once from a free kick and later after a penalty set the team up to secure the win.