The annual celebration will include a mayoral proclamation and school pep rally, a community decorating contest, the Great A-State Block Party in downtown Jonesboro, and more.

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

Crews spend Sunday clearing trees, repairing power lines and replacing broken utility poles after Saturday’s severe storms swept across the region

The defending Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament champions garnered 12 first-place votes and 95 points in the preseason poll. Both totals tie with East Division leader James Madison for the most in the conference.

The grant will be used to fund the organization’s mission of providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals.

Severe weather is actively moving through Northeast Arkansas, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and potential power outages.

Participation in the summit was offered as an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and to explore innovative, effective classroom practices.

This year’s Pre-Summit and Regional competitions feature challenges ranging from cooking wild game and quiz bowls, to debate and designing nature center exhibits, magazine spreads and action plans focused on improving their school’s conservation footprint.