Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades
Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro’s tornado siren system.
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Downtown Jonesboro’s Newest Mural Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting
“Beautification of downtown is so vital,” DJA executive director Sarah Doss said. “[We want] to make this just a place that people love.”
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State
The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.
Nonprofit Seeks to Bring Homelessness Support to Jonesboro
“Together We Home” is an initiative led by Rashawn Vaughan that is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.
How Arkansas’ Comparative Fault Rule Affects Jonesboro Accident Claims | REES LAW, THE EXPERT
Rees Law Firm in Jonesboro has spent more than 30 years handling personal injury and auto accident claims in Northeast Arkansas.
Jonesboro City Council Indefinitely Tables Ordinance that would Establish Sports Tourism Committee
The committee would have been responsible for determining the best practices, operational methods, and tourism strategies regarding youth sports, serving in a strictly advisory role.
Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Changes to Jonesboro’s Public Transit System
GOJO, the city’s public transit system, is seeking public comment as it prepares to make adjustments and changes to its fares and routes, director Lee Wells said during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it
Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you’re counting.
Public Input Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Park Expansion Grant in Jonesboro
Two public input meetings are scheduled for later in July, inviting residents to provide their opinions on park improvements.