City of Jonesboro Offering Cooling Stations Across Town as Temperatures Climb
As summer temperatures continue to climb, the City of Jonesboro is offering community cooling stations around town.
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Jonesboro Library Launches ‘Library to Go’ Service to Homebound Jonesboro Residents
Participants may receive up to four books per delivery, selected by library staff from a personalized request list using materials available from the library’s collections.
Foster Care Initiative Enrolls Craighead County Youth in Trump Account Savings Program
The program, created under the federal legislation titled “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act”, aims to bridge the financial gap many foster youth face as they transition into adulthood.
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
State Officials Announce Fair Housing Outreach Event in Jonesboro
The commission’s outreach effort is designed to connect local residents with critical housing resources, enforce state and federal fair housing and lending laws, and address ongoing industry issues such as appraisal bias
Local Couple Aims to Bring Climbing Gym to Jonesboro
Their goal is to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can experience the sport of climbing.
Parade, Community Fair Participants Still Being Accepted for Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration
Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans
The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final
It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.