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.
The Finance and Administration Council Committee discussed reapplying for RAISE Grant funding on Tuesday, which would see Jonesboro, Paragould and Brookland partner to expand “regional connectivity” between the cities.
Local nonprofit Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) needs toy donations as it holds its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway.
The Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) started serving free soup every Wednesday to combat hunger in Jonesboro.
“We collected over 2,600, which is great because last year we did 1,500.”
“We were just doing our jobs. It’s surprising because we don’t do it for recognition at all. We do it because we want to help others.”
