Good morning, Jonesboro.

The DAV Turkey Trot 5K will take place on A-State’s campus tomorrow with registration beginning at 6 a.m. and the race starting at 7 a.m. The run supports local disabled veterans with all funds going directly to services in the area.

Jonesboro kicks off a month-long series of holiday events today with the opening of Christmas at the Park drive-through light display running until Dec.

23—festivities also include a free holiday concert on Dec. 4, a ‘Candy Christmas’ parade on Dec. 5, and Downtown Jonesboro JoyFest with tree lighting and Winter Wonderland opening on Dec. 6, plus a symphony performance and a family musical running through Dec. 22.

Schools, businesses, community groups, and churches must register by 5 p.m. Friday, November 28 for the Jonesboro Christmas Parade, which will take place on December 5 at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will hold drive-thru USDA food distributions on Dec.

3 at three Poinsett County locations: Marked Tree Fire Station from 9 to 10 a.m., Trumann Sports Complex from 9 to 10 a.m. and Lepanto City Hall from 11 a.m. to noon. Households must live in the county and meet TEFAP income guidelines to receive food on a first come, first served basis—supplies are available until they run out.

Students from the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club at Arkansas State University are hosting a pet food drive to support the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society—donations can be dropped off at campus and local sites until Dec.

4.

The Stage Theater Co. will present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical' at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center on December 6 at 6 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m.—tickets cost $15.

This debut performance of the musical is the company's final show of the season and is sponsored by ARPets Hospital.

Arkansas State University and K8 will award 10 scholarships worth $10,000 each to local seniors planning to attend A-State in Jonesboro.

Students must apply by January 31 — the scholarships are part of a $100,000 fund for community students.

Jonesboro Fire Department Chief Marty Hamrick shared deep frying turkey safety tips for Thanksgiving and said the turkey must be completely thawed and dry to avoid fires; he warned that oil should not overfill the cooking vessel and that frying must be done outdoors—away from structures and without leaving it unattended.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation said the southbound outside lane on I-555 over Ditch 60 in the St. Francis Sunken Lands near Payneway will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Dec.

1 for bridge repairs—work expected to finish on Dec. 18.

Arkansas State University graduate students will host a free Community Mental Health Day at A-State Museum (adjacent to the Dean B.

Ellis Library) on Dec. 6 from (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to offer fun, creative activities like group dancing and cookie decorating while local partners share mental health resource information.

Arkansas State men’s basketball beat Jacksonville State 74-63 Monday night at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro—Christian Harmon scored 21 points and led a strong comeback in the second half.

Butch Jones held a press conference on November 25th—he previewed the upcoming Appalachian State matchup and outlined the Red Wolves' strategy for their next game.

Arkansas State women’s soccer earned six selections to the CSC Academic All-District Team+ the honorees include graduates Keelyn Peacock and Gertie Langford and juniors Kennedy Horn, Riley Whisenhunt, Leigha Dobbins and Tindra Cedarholm, an honor that recognizes their on-field and academic achievements.

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.