Claps filled the Municipal Center as the Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing for the demolition of the old Citizens Bank building.
St. Bernards will soon be hosting its third annual Heart Day, allowing citizens to get free information and screenings on heart health.
With frigid temperatures descending on Northeast Arkansas, the City of Jonesboro announced its warming centers, as well as the Salvation Army’s overnight shelter, are open.
UPDATE: Harris’s probable cause affidavit was released today, providing additional background on Arkansas State Police’s investigation of his apparent beating of a Craighead County Detention Center prisoner.
To help celebrate the 15th year of the Million Meals initiative, Arvest Bank is partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters when the team visits Jonesboro on Friday to raise awareness about food insecurity in the community.
Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.
Arkansas State University was the home of many Martin Luther King Day celebrations, including high school band performances, song and dance routines from local groups, and a keynote speaker presentation.
The theme for the 23rd annual celebration was “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice & Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence.”
“Each nature center was doing scavenger hunts – we are now ready to go to a bigger, statewide Goosechase,”
JET buses are running normal on Monday