Good morning, Jonesboro.

This morning, at Southern Chef near Jonesboro, Alysha Bowers shared breakfast with a man in need while witnessing another person offer a Bible and prayer — a moment that reminded residents of the everyday kindness around us.

The experience left a lasting impression on her and marks a positive note for the community.

HOTWORX is collecting non-perishable food donations through Friday to support backpack programs that help students get meals over the weekend.

Donations can be dropped off at the gym on Parker Road.

Jonesboro's Craighead County Veterans' Monument Foundation seeks parade participants for the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov.

14. Participants must check in by 8:50 a.m. in Downtown and join the 10 a.m. parade honoring veterans and 250 years of American history before a ceremony at (511 S. Main St.)

Jonesboro's new sports-themed restaurant Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will open Monday, Oct.

26 at the former Ryan’s Buffet on East Highland Drive. The 6,000 sqft venue will serve American and Louisiana-inspired food after several construction delays.

Delta Symphony Orchestra will play the Pirates of the Caribbean score live as the film plays at the Fowler Center on Saturday, Oct.

17 at 7:30 p.m + the concert marks Jonesboro's first film-with-live-orchestra event.

Gas prices remain steady in Jonesboro today (regular gas is $3.92 per gallon and diesel is $5.94) even though regular fuel costs $1.28 more than last year when it averaged $2.64 per gallon.

Ronald Wade Towery’s family committed $30,000 to create an endowed scholarship for future nontraditional teachers.

His wife Pam and daughter Kim set up the award after his May 2025 passing (students must hold a 2.8 GPA and progress toward Teacher Education admission).

The Jonesboro Public Schools board approved a $167,000 grant to fund the next year of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which provides twice weekly snacks for elementary students at five district schools.

The grant enables service to resume next week and will run from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.

Earlier this spring, construction began on phase one of the CREST Center led by Arkansas State University with local partners to boost workforce training.

A ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at 201 Longhorn Dr. — guests should use Red Wolf Blvd to avoid heavy traffic.

The Brookland School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to declare the U.S. Highway 49 and School Street intersection dangerous due to heavy congestion and recent accidents — the vote supports a joint request with Brookland to ask ARDOT for interim safety improvements and a protected left turn during school drop-off.

Endocrinologist Dr. Kavya Nalluri joined St. Bernards Clopton Clinic, expanding access to advanced endocrine care in Northeast Arkansas.

She brings expertise in internal medicine, metabolism, and endocrine disorders (including diabetes and thyroid issues) to better serve the community.