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.
Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Doug Brimhall was sworn in as Second Judicial Circuit Judge, Division 4, on Wednesday, despite some concern about his ability to serve after his long legal battle in 2024.
With vinyl making a major comeback, Jonesboro native Jared Harvey decided it was time to follow his dream, when he opened his record store, Jonesboogie Records, in early December.
JET bus services will be closed on New Year’s Day, and city sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the New Year holiday.
With the New Year upon us, now is the perfect time to look for local events to keep you entertained as we head into 2025.
