Good morning, Jonesboro.

16-year-old Patrick spent an unforgettable day at Engines Inc.—riding in a racecar and receiving gifts like headphones and new shoes while dreaming of a future as a race car driver.

Now in foster care, he seeks a two-parent adoptive home where he can be the only child or the oldest, with no snakes or spiders allowed.

On Thanksgiving morning, nearly 90 Jonesboro runners took part in the 2nd Annual DAV Turkey Trot 5K at the Military Science Building on Arkansas State University campus—raising funds to replace two veteran transport vans that help veterans get free rides to VA clinics.

The event grew from last year’s 25 runners, showing increased community support for veterans.

Delta Symphony Orchestra will host its first Candlelight Classic in Jonesboro—an event that will feature a special concert with professional music.

The orchestra, a part of the region's cultural scene since 1973, plans to introduce a new musical experience for local residents.

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host a holiday bus tour on December 13 that starts at 8 a.m. in Memphis and 9 a.m. in Little Rock, offering festive snacks, holiday drinks, and a rum tasting before visiting a restored historic Pfeiffer home in Piggott—the stop that marks the tour's beginning—then continues to Wilson and ends around 7 p.m. with tickets costing $265 from Memphis and $285 from Little Rock for adults 21 and older.

Jonesboro shoppers are advised to set a budget, make a gift list, and compare prices ahead of time as they plan to shop online early or visit stores on Black Friday—many retailers now start their deals on Thanksgiving or earlier.

Arkansas State University will host Giving Tuesday on Dec.

2 to raise funds for its Student Emergency Fund and key university initiatives — donors giving $25 or more will receive a Comfort Colors Back the Pack T-shirt while all donors get a ticket to the A-State vs. UT Arlington men’s basketball game at 7 p.m. at First National Bank Arena.

A-State men's basketball is working to improve its strong defense as it prepares for its Black Friday home game today, aiming to build on recent performance and set a positive tone for the rest of the season.

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.

Live at the 501 Steakhouse

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — 501 Steakhouse — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of new tunes and classic covers in a cozy Arkansas setting.