This year, the staff of Jonesboro Radio Group and Jonesboro Right Now would like to share some of our favorite Christmas stories and traditions with you.
The Craighead County Quorum sent out contracts for the leftover $4.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Friday, after discussion about what to do with the money during the court’s Dec. 16 meeting.
Get ready to enjoy a “HOWLIDAY” pop-up Christmas store this weekend as ARC Angels 4 Animals hosts Deck the PAWS on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2020 Wilkins.
The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) received emergency grant funding through Main Street Arkansas (MSA) to help businesses along Main Street affected by the road closure due to the structural issues surrounding the old Citizens Bank building.
With just three days left to ring its bells, the Salvation Army in Jonesboro is facing a critical shortfall in its 2024 Red Kettle Campaign. It needs to raise almost $60,000 to hit its $100,000 goal.
The City of Jonesboro on Wednesday held a public meeting to provide information as it seeks $5 million in RAISE Planning Grant Funding.
“This is the first step in that park to make it all-inclusive,” Danny Kapales said. “People with all different needs can get on the playground.”
The Quroum Court members approved the appropriation ordinance to establish 2025 rates of taxation and discussed what to do with remaining ARPA funds. These funds must be obligated to a project or projects by the end of the year.
There have already been several reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), better known as bird flu, in Northeast Arkansas this December.
Several Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce members joined other community members as they celebrated Home2 Suites by Hilton of Jonesboro’s grand opening on Friday.
