A Jonesboro grandmother is working to open Northeast Arkansas’s first sensory gym for special needs children and adults, Zachary’s Sensory Gym.
As snowy conditions persist, Breaking Bonds Ministries of Jonesboro has stepped up again to offer their services to those in need.
With snow blanketing Jonesboro, several local entities have announced closures and are rescheduling events.
The City of Jonesboro posted some winter readiness tips for senior citizens on Facebook, as everyone prepares for the Arctic blast to come.
The Jonesboro Street Department has been preparing all week for the upcoming wintery weather. “We’ll work on them until the snowstorm stops,” said Jonesboro Street Director Steve Tippitt.
“We have a great need for blankets,” Salvation Army Capt. Charles Smith said. “We have some, but not enough to cover the additional cots in our overnight warming center.”
Several community members will join local law enforcement as they prepare to take an icy-cold plunge during the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.
The City of Jonesboro has been promoting Arkansas 211, a free 24/7 assistance hotline, to help connect residents to humanitarian aid.
Jonesboro firefighters will be raising money for Camp Sunshine, a camp for young burn survivors, with the help of a pickleball tournament.
Registration for the 8th annual Oasis Arts and Eats Festival begins Monday for artists and vendors, so don’t miss your chance to join in the fun.
