Behind The Scenes Of Charity Ball 2026 + Coach Ryan Pannone Makes A Surprise Visit

Monday March 2, 2026 – We pull back the curtain on Charity Ball 2026: An Evening in Oz! The rehearsal, the prep, the oversized notes, the podium nerves, and all the behind-the-scenes moments you didn’t see. We came in stylin’ and profilin’ for a great night supporting Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro. But the big question — did we live up to the hype? A-State is on the move. Men’s and Women’s Basketball are headed to Pensacola for the Sun Belt Tournament, the rings have arrived, and A-State Baseball is making history. Coach Ryan Pannone from A-STATE Men’s Basketball makes a surprise visit. Brandon’s sick, and his whole house is feeling it. After five events and thousands of people in one week, the real question is — is it a virus or just total exhaustion? Kelly emceed Cookies & Conversations for Local Mpact. Today is Dr. Seuss Day, with fun facts and our favorite books as kids. Did Zendaya and Tom Holland tie the knot? Shia LaBeouf was arrested again. Christian Bale says he worries about disappointing fans who meet him. Jason Aldean reveals his next radio single. Riley Green officially launches his acting career. Thomas Rhett welcomes baby number five. High Five: A-State students Sam Morris, Caden Grimmett, and Kimberly Patterson were rewarded with scholarships from the Association for Iron and Steel Technology.