Good morning, Jonesboro.

Fisher Street Community In Action will host its annual Fish Plate Giveaway on Tuesday, Oct.

6 from 4-7 p.m. at 315 N. Allis St, providing free fish plates, neighborhood activities, and a chance to meet local police and first responders while supplies last.

The 7th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run-Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct.

10 at St. Bernards Health + Wellness, inviting local participants into a giant sea of pink to support fitness and community spirit. Organizers expect a lively event that brings neighbors together.

Officials celebrated Wednesday evening SANY Nutrition Group’s opening of the plant at 9401 E.

Highland Drive in the Butterball facility. The plant employs 75, will produce 500 million protein bars yearly and plans to add 35 jobs + partner with A-State to launch co-branded bars for the Student Emergency Fund.

Foundation of Arts’ annual Perspectives Art Contest will be held this November.

Artists aged 5 and up must submit artwork at the Forum Theater Box Office (Nov. 3-6, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.) with voting (Nov. 10-13 at the FOA Arts Center, 328 S. Main St) and food donations accepted.

AAA’s Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch report said Jonesboro gas prices dropped 6 cents from $3.99 to $3.93 this week while the statewide average fell 7 cents to $3.99; lower crude oil prices have eased pump costs even though overall fuel expenses remain near historic highs for this season.

Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will dedicate the new Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

8 at 3615 Hereford Dr. The facility, funded by a $1 million gift from Dash Goff, will support hands-on equine training for DVM students.

Taylor Brewer, a junior history major at UCA Honors College — a native of Jonesboro — was named a Newman Civic Fellow for his work documenting disappearing Chinese American grocery stores and local history.

He was chosen through a campus-wide nomination process that highlights emerging civic leaders.

Jonesboro completed pavement on Timber Trails & Whippoorwill Cove and Turtle Creek Cove as part of its 2026 Street Overlay Program.

City officials say additional road projects will be highlighted in coming weeks to improve neighborhoods.

Law enforcement agencies statewide will host medication collection events on Saturday, Oct.

24 at designated sites to allow residents to safely drop off outdated or unwanted medications (a move aimed at reducing prescription misuse, accidental poisonings, and water contamination).

Dr. Charles 'Pete' Kemp, founder of The Children’s Clinic, died Thursday morning at St. Bernards Medical Center at age 97.

Visitation will be held Sunday (5 to 7 p.m. at Emerson Memorial Chapel) and the funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.