Good morning, Jonesboro.

An Arkansas State University student won first place for her paper at the regional SWAAG conference for research conducted in Dominica & the achievement highlights the new study abroad program that enriches local academic opportunities.

Arkansas State University announced its 2026 Homecoming court Monday evening during Homecoming Week festivities on campus.

Voting for Homecoming king and queen is open today until 9 p.m. — the winners will be crowned at halftime at Centennial Bank Stadium during Saturday’s game against Georgia State.

Wildfire danger remains high as 52 counties in Arkansas are under burn bans, including in Northeast areas such as Craighead, Clay, Cross, Jackson, Lawrence + Poinsett.

Residents are urged to follow local restrictions as dry conditions increase fire risks.

More than 9,300 Arkansans will receive financial relief through a $664 million Snap Finance settlement that forgives nearly $18.5 million in lease payments made on agreements from 2017 to 2022, and the company must update its lending practices to offer clearer information.

The Department of Military Science at A-State will induct three distinguished members—Brig.

Gen. Sandra K. Martin, Retired Col. John E. Hall, and posthumous Lt. Col. Herbert E. Moody—at its ROTC Hall of Heroes ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Cooper Alumni Center. Family and friends may join social hour events.

Farmers are burning crop residue to clear fields and the haze is causing eye irritation, runny noses and dry coughs in nearby communities.

Retired pediatrician Dr. Robert Hornbeck said children in Jonesboro often experience these symptoms during the burning season.

Liam Hicks, an Arkansas State alum, is set to make his MLB World Series debut with the Rays against the Brewers this Friday (Oct.

23) at American Family Field; his historic achievement marks the first time a Red Wolf has reached baseball’s championship, underscoring his strong ties to Jonesboro.

Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick previewed the Razorbacks' 2026-27 season with guard Kyiah Prestridge + forward D'Asia Thomas-Harris at a press conference, outlining team goals before play begins.