Good morning, Jonesboro.

Crews are constructing a new Golden Chick restaurant and Pitstop convenience store & gas station at the corner of Caraway and Parker roads in Jonesboro.

The Pitstop will open mid-January while the restaurant is set to be completed in spring 2026.

A-State received the 2025 HEED Award for student success for the eighth year in a row, recognizing its innovative recruitment and support programs at the Jonesboro campus (the only institution honored in the Natural State).

The award highlights ongoing efforts to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Arkansas State University held its annual Academic Expo today, where first-year students showcased over 1,200 research and creative projects in philanthropy, connections and research.

Awards included a $250 Best of Show prize plus certificates for top category winners in Jonesboro.

Gov. Sanders spoke on Thursday at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention in Hot Springs, saying help is coming for farmers facing rising costs and falling crop prices.

She announced an income tax exemption for disaster relief payments & local produce pilot programs, with more federal aid expected soon.

St. Bernards is offering free wellness screenings today—attendees can also use the mobile mammography bus for health checks on site.

Jonesboro beat Rivercrest 76—46 in the Hurricane Classic on Thursday, Dec.

4 at a local venue. The win boosts team momentum as they prepare for upcoming matches.

Crislyn Rose scored 22 points and helped Arkansas State women's basketball win its fourth straight game on Dec.

4. Her strong play boosted the team's record in a key conference match.

Arkansas State will face Missouri State in the Xbox Bowl (replacing the Bahamas Bowl) at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Dec.

18; the team enters its third meeting with Missouri State following two wins, including a 70 to 7 victory in 2015.

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.