Jonesboro mayor unveils rebranding of city’s public transportation system
“GOJO isn’t just a name change, it’s reimagining what public transit means for Jonesboro,” Copenhaver said.
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2026 Jonesboro State of the City Address highlights growth, investment, connectivity, and planning
During his sixth State of the City address, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver outlined progress across infrastructure, public safety, connectivity, and long-term planning.
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers
moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.
Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Researchers have found a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.
Strong turnout at Plan Jonesboro open house signals appetite to ‘think big’
The open house marked the first public meeting for Plan Jonesboro, the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years.
Events scheduled in March at Jonesboro library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced events for all ages in March.
Public survey now live on PlanJonesboro.com
Public encouraged to share input through online survey and interactive map
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees, A-State professor among them
The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees.
Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup
Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.