As of this morning, emergency teams have begun on-the-ground evaluations, working through blocked roads, downed power lines, and low visibility to compile data on the destruction.
As forecasters continue to warn Mid-South residents of potential severe weather, city and county workers are preparing.
In response to incoming severe weather, Craighead County and the City of Jonesboro are providing free sandbags for the public.
County employees and community members gathered to celebrate Craighead County head election clerk Lesli Penny’s retirement after 19 years of service to the county.
A funeral for former City of Monette mayor Jerry “Chubs” Qualls will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.Â
Around 40 people marched down Washington Avenue Saturday morning during the Craighead County NAACP’s March on Washington, which aimed to bring attention to voter suppression and education.
During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver issued a proclamation honoring the city’s public transit employees.
A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County effective until further notice.
Local and state officials, department heads and community leaders gathered on Friday morning inside one of the new courtrooms for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Craighead County Courthouse Annex Addition.
The City of Jonesboro has announced a community development block grant (CDBG) for eligible nonprofits.