Events in Jonesboro today

Hosted by the A-State Career Development & Engagement Office at the Cooper Alumni Center, this two-day career fair connects healthcare employers with Arkansas State University students seeking internships, clinical experiences, residencies, and full-time positions. Open to all A-State students, it highlights opportunities across nursing and other health professions as well as administrative, business, and support roles within healthcare organizations. Presented in partnership with the College of Nursing & Health Professions, the schedule spans two days to broaden student participation and help employers engage with multiple student cohorts. Employers may register for one or both days. The fee includes registration for two recruiters, one six-foot table, and two chairs, with additional registration options available. Registration closes one week before the event. Payment is due upon approval and can be made by credit card through Handshake or by check. For questions, contact Careers@astate.edu.

The second annual Roof Raiders Tee Up for DARE Scramble brings golfers together for a fundraising day at RidgePointe Country Club. Teams can register and enjoy a burger bar during sign in, then take part in a ball drop before a shotgun start to the scramble. The day wraps up with awards. All proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Police DARE program.

This in-store prerelease offers a casual first look at the newest MTG set at Gamers' Haven LLC. It features three rounds of Swiss, with prize support of two packs per participant at the end. A take-home option is available with kits for at-home play. Seating is limited to 40 and entry is $40.

Amber Violet brings her singer songwriter style to Omar's Uptown, performing with guitar and keyboard and showcasing strong, front-and-center vocals. Her set blends influences from country, pop, punk, alternative, and classic rock, shaped by performances at festivals, listening rooms, and private events around Arkansas. The performance pairs live music with the lively dining scene at this Jonesboro restaurant.

Brava presents a musical comedy that blends songs with humor.

This event features certified 13.1, 10K, and 5K courses that start and finish at NEA Baptist Hospital, with a blend of rolling hills and flat sections. Courses will be clearly marked with volunteers along the way, and police will be present at busy intersections while also leading the half marathon. The half marathon has a 3.5 hour time limit, equal to a 16 minute per mile pace, and participants not maintaining that pace may be asked to leave the course. Half marathon and 10K participants must register as runners. The 5K offers separate running and walking categories, and anyone registered as a walker must walk the entire distance. Runners and walkers should choose the appropriate category to keep the competition fair. Updates and any changes will be shared on the Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10K Facebook page.

Gamers' Haven LLC hosts the Reality Fracture prerelease as a relaxed in-store preview of the latest MTG release, with three Swiss rounds. There is also a take-home option to purchase a kit. Prize support is two packs per person at the end of the evening. Space is limited to 40 seats, and the cost is $40.

Brava presents Deepest Sympathies, a comedy with music.

This event launches the Play! Pokemon League with its first session of organized play. The opening hour is reserved for participant registration so players can be added for attendance tracking, then matches will follow. Extra time at the start helps ensure everyone is set up before play begins.