Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Red Wolf Renaissance Fair will return to Craighead Forest Park Nov.

1-2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the event is in its second year and will raise funds for a proposed American Red Wolf and Conservation Center in Jonesboro. Attendees will enjoy activities such as an armored combat tournament, live archery, educational sessions on the endangered red wolf, craft vendors, and live entertainment.

The Department of Art and Design at Arkansas State University will host its seventh annual Halloween Arts Bash from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct.

31 at Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts in Jonesboro—offering free pumpkin painting, trunk-or-treat activities and spirit photography with screen-printed tote bags for the first 100 guests.

International Studies Magnet School in Jonesboro was selected for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s 2025 STOP program to give students a hands-on lesson in tree planting.

The school will plant native trees—willow oak, bald cypress, black tupelo—and use water bags every four days to care for them during a ceremony on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.

Olivia Sloan, a senior at Arkansas State University, has been selected for the prestigious St. Jude National Symposium for Predoctoral Research in Memphis this week—she will present her research today and network with faculty to support her goal of becoming a biomedical researcher.

Arkansas State University received a National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation award to fund the purchase of a $719,800 UltraHigh Performance Liquid Chromatograph-Tandem Quadrupole with a Desorption Electrospray Ionization system—an instrument that will boost research projects in the Ecotoxicology Research Facility. Researchers will use the new tool for studies on human health, chemical exposure, and water quality and plan to share results with local schools and regional industries.

The Nettleton School District celebrated the opening of University Heights Elementary’s new gym, stage, and classrooms on October 14—giving students more space to learn and play.

School leaders said the expanded facility will serve as a hub for activities and support the Raider community for years to come.

Keep Jonesboro Beautiful is inviting residents to the Green-Up Jonesboro Sip-and-Share on Oct.

23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites main lobby 223 Red Wolf Blvd—Dr. Jerry Farris, a retired environmental biology professor, will explain how green infrastructure improves community spaces and lowers energy costs before residents join an open discussion.

Jonesboro has introduced its first municipal park ranger program to boost park safety and upkeep as part of the city’s Master Parks Plan.

The trained rangers work with E911 dispatch and are skilled in first aid, self-defense, and de-escalation—ensuring that help is available when needed.

On Oct. 16, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved an emergency order that cut daily trout possession limits on four major coldwater fisheries due to losses at Norfork National Fish Hatchery and damage at Jim Hinkle Hatchery.

The rule mandates catch-and-release in key tailwaters and a two-trout limit in the White River area for 120 days—officials will review the restrictions in January—affecting anglers and local tourism.

Rocktober Fest with Scotty Austin

1-4:30 p.m. — Brickhouse Bar & Grill — Tickets TBA — Experience a high-energy night of rock music and entertainment headlined by Scotty Austin.

Bobby Brown Tribute Evening

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Legends BBQ Smokehouse — Food and drinks available — Experience a high-energy tribute to R&B legend Bobby Brown featuring live music and stunning performances.

Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

9 a.m. — Hytrol — Registration fee — Support local health initiatives while enjoying a scenic run/walk in Jonesboro.

Paving the Promise 5K

3 PM — 1601 James St, Jonesboro, AR — Entry fee applies — Participate in a charity run benefiting local women's recovery programs.