Good morning, Jonesboro.

Gas prices in Jonesboro dipped slightly to an average of $3.89 while staying close to $4 amid high oil costs.

The minor drop follows last week's $3.97 average as drivers see modest changes at the pump.

Calvin White Jr. became Arkansas State University's first Black chancellor on Sept.

28 after serving as provost since 2023 & he has overseen growth such as record fall enrollment and a new College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro.

Arkansas doctors James Suen and Kent Westbrook built a top cancer facility at UAMS that gives local patients access to clinical trials and treatments.

Their legacy began in the 1970s and continues to inspire better care and training in Arkansas.

Arkansas State football beat Southern Miss 23-13 on Oct.

17 & the Red Wolves thrilled local fans with smart plays in a competitive game.

After starter Chris Marshall left with a hamstring injury, Antonio Jordan led Arkansas to a 31-21 win over Vanderbilt by catching five passes for 74 yards; his consecutive receptions set up scoring drives + earned coach Ryan Silverfield’s praise.

Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn + players Nolan Traeger and AJ Evasco recapped the 8-5 exhibition win over Dallas Baptist yesterday at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.

Brookland Bearcats beat Valley View Blazers 34-24 on Friday + earning a $250 donation for their athletic booster club as fan votes from 104.9 The Fox and Roof Raiders supported the win.

Addison Collum recorded a career-best 27 kills as he led A-State to a 3-2 win over Georgia Southern on Friday night at Hanner Fieldhouse; the team will return to Jonesboro to face Troy on Oct.

30-31 at First National Bank Arena.

Arkansas football officials, including Ryan Silverfield and Clark Lea, held press conferences after a 31-21 win over Vanderbilt.

They discussed key plays (with mentions of KJ Jackson, Antonio Jordan, Joker Johnson, and Miguel Mitchell) during the briefing.