Good morning, Jonesboro.

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is facing a shortage in Jonesboro ahead of Thanksgiving as demand remains high, and CEO Christie Jordan urges donations of canned goods and simple meals to help meet community needs.

On Friday, 600 local volunteers from 42 organizations teamed up for the 32nd Annual United Way Day of Caring in Northeast Arkansas—they completed 63 service projects and logged 3,500 volunteer hours to aid local nonprofits.

The event showcased strong community support.

The ASU System Board of Trustees named Calvin White Jr. as chancellor at Jonesboro on Monday, Sep.

28 (the first Black person to serve in this role) while Ike Wheeler, with 35 years at the university, will lead in Newport.

Jonesboro approved resolutions to purchase a playground package (with turf and multiple trails) for a new inclusive park in Hilltop designed for children of all abilities.

Final City Council approval is pending and work will begin in the spring for completion in 2027.

GOJO added new stops on Monday, Sept.

28 to improve wait times and rider safety with stops at the revenue office (Greensborough Village, Annie Camp Junior High School, and more). The service reworked routes to cut wait times and urged riders to use the GOJO app for updated info.

Hundreds of student athletes will join the Jonesboro Ridge Riders at Craighead Forest Park this weekend for one of the state's biggest bike races.

The event will bring local competitors together and highlight athletic talent in our community.

Following Arkansas State’s win over Kennesaw State, head coach Butch Jones held a press conference on 9/29 to preview the Louisiana game + he outlined fresh strategies for the next appearance.

The Harlem Globetrotters announced their Rivalry Tour will hit FNB Arena on March 13, offering new uniforms and interactive fan experiences that bring a fresh twist to the game.

Tickets go on sale on Oct. 2 after presales start Sept. 30.

Volleyball player Kaitlin Whitlock earned Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week honors after posting 11 kills on Sept.

24 and 20 kills on Sept. 25 in wins over ULM + the Red Wolves will play a road series against Louisiana Oct. 1 to Oct. 2.

Senior forward Kennedy Horn earned her first offensive player-of-the-week honor after scoring three goals in Sunday's win at ULM.

Arkansas State will face Georgia State this Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m.