A look at some of the local news stories from Jonesboro Right Now over the past week.

The flag display is part of the club’s service project, which provides flags, poles and flag brackets to the community.

A Jonesboro sex offender is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to comply with reporting requirements.

Year-round preparedness includes grid investments, vegetation management

UA Little Rock announced its Spring 2026 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester.

The 2026 Red Wolves football season is anchored by the launch of this year’s official department-wide theme: “Our Pack. Our Den. Our Pride.”

With thousands of high-tech manufacturing jobs flooding into the Delta, a multi-tiered educational pipeline has mobilized to ensure that the wealth generated by this economic surge stays in the pockets of local families.

Community members can enjoy a plate of pancakes this weekend, all while supporting a good cause.