Good morning, Jonesboro.

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Jonesboro is hosting a donation drive for Animal Services throughout October; community members can drop off food and cleaning supplies at the Municipal Building or at Animal Services, and adopted dogs receive a free lifetime microchip.

Hytrol and Dan’s Health Club will host their 30th annual Industrial Park 5K/10K benefit race in Jonesboro on Saturday, Nov.

14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2020 Hytrol St, with registration closing Oct. 21 for a commemorative shirt and the first 200 receiving a gift bag.

Jonesboro Police Department is accepting donations for its annual Trunk or Treat event in downtown on Wed, Oct.

28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., where supporters can drop off new, storebought candy+cash and volunteer+reserve a booth to help set up and guide activities.

The Jonesboro Human Development Center is hosting a Halloween Walk, Run Roll-a-thon fundraiser on Oct.

31 to support care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the event starts at 9 a.m.

More than 150 students met 10 employers during the Neil Griffin College of Business Internship Open House at ASU in Jonesboro — where students explored internships, career paths, and the skills recruiters seek.

Dr. H. Steve Leslie, a professor at A-State (a local university), gave a presentation yesterday on preparing graduates for AI literacy and stressed that empathy and critical thinking remain key.

His talk highlighted the balance between tech skills and human connection for future work.

Jonesboro broke ground on a $5.5 million Caraway Road expansion project on Wednesday morning that will widen lanes and add 1.5 miles of pedestrian side paths near Nettleton Fox Meadow School.

Construction is set to finish in 2028.

Craighead County officials urge residents to review earthquake safety procedures ahead of International Shakeout Day on Oct.

15 at 10:15 a.m. in Jonesboro (located on the New Madrid Fault), advising the community to assemble emergency kits and practice drop, cover, and hold on in case of tremors.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will distribute infant formula Friday, Oct.

9 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Allen Park Community Center, 3609 Race St. in Jonesboro for anyone in need while supplies last; no photo ID is required.

St. Bernards Healthcare was recognized as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 by Forbes and Statista for its strong workplace culture and support systems.

President & CEO Chris Barber said the honor marks the second year in a row that highlights the hospital’s mission to provide Christ-like healing to the community.

Arkansas football players Jaden Platt and Ja'Quavion Smith met with (local) media Wednesday to preview the team's game against Tennessee, offering insights into their strategy for the upcoming matchup.