The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across the state, including a Craighead County fire department.
A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court by six women alleges that the former children’s minister of a Jonesboro church filmed, molested, and sexually abused young girls for around 15 years, and that church leadership did not take proper action.
The award recognizes people across the state who demonstrate leadership and dedication to improving rural communities.
A Jonesboro 8-year-old is in the running for the nationwide Junior Ranger Competition.
The intersection of Main Street and Washington Avenue is blocked by a traffic accident with an injury, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.
The City of Jonesboro’s sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.
Crews are working a crash with injuries on I-555, according to Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
Multiple club meetings are scheduled in May at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Part of Highland Drive is blocked due to a fire, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.