Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro Animal Services is hosting a Stock the Shelter Drive throughout October where residents can drop off pet food, litter, and cleaning supplies at the Municipal Building on South Church Street or at its East Highland Drive location, plus offering a free lifetime microchip with dog adoptions.

AAF NEA has selected The Diaper Storehouse as the 2026 ADvocacy recipient in Jonesboro.

Over the coming months – starting today – the organization will launch creative projects with ASU students to boost the nonprofit’s growth.

Nominations are open until Saturday, Oct.

31 for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards during early next year’s Black History Month celebrations, honoring community members for leadership, advocacy, or service + the theme is 'From Black Print Culture to Digital Blackness.'

The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society said Hooch, a beloved dog, was let go this weekend after his mobility worsened due to other medical conditions.

The shelter thanked the community for the kindness shown during his time there.

Trippp, a band of triplet brothers from Jonesboro, signed with Hardy’s new label Mockingbird Records on Friday, Oct.

2 after opening for his One Night in Starkville show; the deal marks nearly a decade of hard work & a breakthrough in country music.

Sixteen Nettleton University Heights School of Medical Arts students spoke with ISS astronaut Joshua Kutryk on Monday as the space station flew over Italy for 10 minutes, part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program.

The event inspired students to explore STEM careers including NASA engineering.

Arkansas State University named Dr. William McLean as its new provost and executive vice chancellor after serving in an interim role since July.

The longtime faculty member and two-time A-State graduate will now lead academic and research efforts.

Nettleton High School is tackling student food insecurity with a food pantry and backpack program to ensure students of all ages have access to meals.

A food drive will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bill’s Fresh Market (Hilltop) for community donations.

St. Bernards is hosting its annual Women’s Health Day with free screenings including blood work, blood pressure checks, vision exams & heart screenings on Friday, Oct.

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Local food lovers can cook with fall produce using four seasonal recipes including butternut squash soup, creamed carrots, red lentil and cauliflower soup, and cabbage parm (perfect for testing new Thanksgiving dishes) to refresh their dinner table.

Darion Moseley, an ESPN 4-star receiver who committed on May 2, has reopened his recruitment+ he is set to make an official visit to Northwestern later this month as part of Arkansas' competitive 2027 class.