Good morning, Jonesboro.

After nearly 30 years, the Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal will feed about 2,500 people on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27, from 9:30 a.m. until noon at St. Bernards Auditorium — 505 E.

Washington Ave. The event will offer a new menu with turkey, chicken, and ham donated by Boar’s Head, and volunteers are welcome to help from 9 to 9:30 a.m.

Today, a leader from Cornerstone Methodist Church spoke about the Glorious Giving Market that will raise donations for local needs — the interview explained how neighbors can join the event and help their community.

On Friday, a $47,000 donation was made by the Arkansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (ARDAR) to the Veterans’ Cottages in Jonesboro, boosting transitional housing for veterans.

The funds will support ongoing efforts by the city, Arkansas State University and the Beck Center for Veterans.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet at 1907 Woodsprings Road for its first Jonesboro store and began construction this week—its official opening will occur late spring or early summer 2026.

Acclaimed pianist Dr. Mary Chung will perform a free concert at Williams Baptist University's Manley Chapel in Walnut Ridge on Monday, Nov.

17 at 7:00 p.m.—she will play works by Mozart and Chopin and collaborate with Dr. Trent Broussard on operatic arias and spiritual songs.

Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted its annual Alumni Academy gathering where nine new members were inducted, raising total membership to 90—faculty, students and alumni attended the event.

The ceremony also presented the inaugural Alumni Academy Annual Scholarship by awarding $1,000 to Brooke Gerau.

Attorney General Tim Griffin and Arkansas State University today launched the One Pill Can Kill initiative — teaching college students in Northeast Jonesboro about fentanyl dangers through hands-on overdose training and naloxone use.

The state-funded program uses opioid settlement funds and will expand awareness efforts to additional college campuses this school year.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet signed a lease for 30,000 SF at 1907 Woodsprings Road after Big Lots closed—making it the retailer’s first store in Jonesboro, with LRG Commercial and Location CRE handling the deal; the busy retail corridor near Woodsprings and Parker Roads is set to draw more shoppers once the store opens.

Arkansas State men’s golf senior Thomas Schmidt has been named to the Haskins Award Final Fall Watch List presented by Stifel after a fall season where he posted a 68.40 stroke average and earned top finishes in five events—he will lead his team into the spring season starting March 15.

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.

Santa Shuffle

6:30 PM — Joe Mack Campbell Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive stroll through Jonesboro in holiday spirit.

23rd Annual Duck Classic

7 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate with a charity banquet followed by a fun-filled duck hunting experience for a great cause.