Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro will host its annual Veterans Day Parade on November 1 at 10 a.m.+ a ceremony will follow at the Craighead County Courthouse; local groups and businesses are invited to participate and if the weather is poor, the parade will be moved to November 15.

Residents in Jonesboro will be able to drop off unused items for November’s Neighborhood Cleanup at Grace Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov.

1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.—city staff will assist in loading items into dumpsters and offer recycling for glass and cardboard. Those unable to attend will be able to drop off unwanted glass at the City Incinerator on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and during weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The Salvation Army has reopened its Angel Tree signup for 50 families today at 10 a.m.—only the first 50 to register will be accepted—and the site will close automatically when the spots fill.

Traffic signals malfunctioned on Oct.

20 at East Highland Drive and Nestle Road and police managed the situation — drivers were advised to use caution.

Police responded to a social media threat at Riverside High School last Friday and detained a 17-year-old non-student—no weapons were found—after investigators quickly traced the post.

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

31 at Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts—free activities for all ages and tote bags for the first 100 guests complete the event details.

For the second week in a row, regular unleaded gasoline in Arkansas dropped 7 cents to $2.55 a gallon—about 22 cents lower than a month ago and nearly 27 cents less than last year—while experts said increased oil production may keep prices below $3 in the coming months.

Arkansas House Speaker Brian Evans signed a letter on Oct.

15 urging Congress to take immediate action to relieve the Southeast forestry industry from tariff pressures and a pesticide ban—which the letter outlines by requesting a 90-day tariff notice and a trial period for pesticide use. The letter, co-signed by representatives from four other states, seeks policy changes to protect forestry jobs and boost regional exports.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation awarded millions in grants to Bono, Paragould, and Trumann for new sidewalk and trail projects.

In Bono the funds will upgrade Oak Street, in Paragould a creek trail bridge will be built for safer school access, & in Trumann the money will extend the sunken lands trail behind the high school.

Crislyn Rose and Zyion Shannon have been named to the ALL SBC preseason teams—while the Red Wolves are predicted to finish second in upcoming contests, a choice that reflects high expectations for the season.

The sixth-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team opened its season with a runner-up finish at the Penguin Classic hosted by Youngstown State—after a series of close matches against Vanderbilt and Jacksonville State—and lost the final game to Nebraska while Karli VanDuinen and Alex-Anne Auclair earned All-Tournament honors.

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.