Memorial Day isn’t just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.
Local businesses and offices will display the American flag on Monday, May 25, in recognition of Memorial Day.
MYAC is a commitment to active service for youth chosen to take part. Selected members participate in a wide range of initiatives designed to build professional skills while providing tangible benefits to the region.
As part of the plan, Jonesboro is seeking approximately $717,683 in funding assistance from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
In April, the Jonesboro Fire Department responded to just over 1,000 incidents within the 80+ square miles that make up the JFD’s region.
According to the National Weather Service, Craighead and surrounding counties are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, thunderstorm wind, and excessive rainfall for Tuesday into the evening.
University officials confirmed Monday that responding officers were told the gathering followed appropriate procedures, when in reality, the event had moved to the campus at the last minute.
According to a fatal accident report from the Arkansas State Police, David Ray, 60, of Brookland, was killed on Highway 18 at Nestle Way in Jonesboro.
The Craighead County Road Department has announced the temporary closure of sections of County Road 928.
The production tells the story of the boy who refuses to grow up as he whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland.