Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro Human Development Center will host its 5th annual Christmas parade on Dec 4 at 1 p.m.—local groups such as trucking companies, K8, and the Jonesboro Media Group have signed up and police will direct traffic during the event.

Fox Meadow Elementary students and local residents will watch as Santa, elves, and the Grinch bring holiday cheer.

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell behind early and lost 100-69 to SMU at Moody Coliseum on Friday night—TJ Caldwell scored 20 points and Christian Harmon added 16— and the team will face Jacksonville State on Monday at 6:00 p.m. at First National Bank Arena.

The Arkansas State football team reached the two-yard line with less than five seconds remaining but lost 34–30 at Centennial Bank Stadium against the Ragin’ Cajuns.

They will wrap up their season with a game against App State on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m. from Kidd Brewer Stadium.

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.