Good morning, Jonesboro.

Yesterday the Salvation Army opened a warming shelter in Jonesboro with check-in from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.—a hot meal was served at 5:30 for guests.

Jonesboro Fire Chief Marty Hamrick advised residents to use space heaters safely as cold weather arrives by plugging them directly into a wall outlet and keeping them away from flammable items—he also stressed that every home must have working smoke detectors.

The Delta Symphony Orchestra will host its first candlelight concert on Saturday, Feb 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Forum in downtown Jonesboro (combining classical pieces with popular tunes and local restaurant deals) for a unique evening experience.

Basden Steel, a Texas-based steel fabrication company, expanded to Marked Tree after buying a 70-acre lot on Nov.

21 and is set to create high-value jobs for the area. The new facility—its first Greenfield project—is designed to support current operations while positioning the company for future growth.

Arkansas State University hosted multiple Giving Tuesday events on Dec.

2 to raise funds for the Student Emergency Fund and extend KASU 91.9 FM’s fall fundraising drive—donors who gave $25 or more received a T-shirt, thank-you card, and basketball game tickets while student leaders connected with alumni.

Arkansas’ November net available general revenue reached $552.4 million, which was nearly 8% above last year's level and 3.4% above forecast — driven by gains in individual and corporate income taxes despite slightly lower sales tax collections.

Gross general revenue increased to $662.8 million, up 7.3% from last year.

St. Bernards opened a new women’s health clinic in Wynne to provide local women with pregnancy care and routine GYN services without long trips.

The clinic—designed to serve uninsured and underinsured patients—aims to improve maternal health and may expand into nearby counties.

A-State football received in-state commitments for the 2026 season and Jones explained that the recruiting calendar will change to better match scholarship plans; the new schedule will guide future recruiting efforts.

After A-State won at App State, Jaylen Raynor and Jordan Sample were honored for their standout performances.

They received recognition for their efforts after the game on December 2nd.

Arkansas State men's basketball beat UT Arlington on Dec.

2 with five players scoring in double figures — the team built a strong lead early and held on through the final quarter.

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.