Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro Animal Services is collecting Purina Dog Chow donations for Operation Santa Paws, running from Dec.

1 to 24, to help local dogs. Contributions can be dropped off at 6119 E. Highland Drive (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or shipped via Amazon.

Memphis-based Tops Bar-B-Q and Burgers is preparing to open a new location on Hilltop in Jonesboro, set in the former Demo’s Smokehouse at 4115 E.

Johnson Ave. Crews installed signage & staff is in place as the restaurant readies for its grand opening.

Shelf Care Book Club at Unwind is drawing more local readers for monthly sessions — the next meeting is on Feb.

10 at 6 p.m. and will feature discussion of a book series tied to a new film release.

The City of Jonesboro announced it will replace outdated plexiglass bus shelters with 45 new steel structures, featuring larger roofs and perforated walls (with ADA-compliant benches) for better protection during weather changes; installation will be completed within 90 days.

The City of Jonesboro approved a resolution to hire Pickering Firm Inc. to survey and design a 10 ft shared path along Aggie, Airport, and Prospect roads plus Elizabeth Lane, with work set to begin when a notice to proceed is issued and design fees capped at $148,400.

The Humane Society is offering pet fostering as a way for residents to help animals until shelters match them with permanent homes.

Interested community members can sign a foster agreement and receive supplies (food, medicine, and a bed) to care for the pets.

A new gated senior living community is planned on an empty lot on Warren Street in North Jonesboro pending rezoning review (Tuesday night) by City Council; property owner Marque Mealing of G Enterprises aims to start construction next summer and open 59 units for seniors by the end of 2026.

Today, Arkansas State women's basketball tips off SBC play at home (their familiar arena) as the team starts its game on campus.

Arkansas State earned second in the 2025-26 Vic Bubas Cup fall standings with 45.0 points as of Dec.

15, trailing James Madison by 3 points & adding strong scores from football, cross country, volleyball, and soccer. The next update will be announced after winter sports conclude.

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.