In preparation for the forecasted snowstorm, the City of Jonesboro has implemented inclement weather procedures, with involvement from the Streets Department, Police and Fire Departments, Salvation Army and more.
The Jonesboro Street Department has been preparing all week for the upcoming wintery weather. “We’ll work on them until the snowstorm stops,” said Jonesboro Street Director Steve Tippitt.
The $84 million operating budget for the City of Jonesboro passed the City Council on Tuesday.
“Healthy moms means healthy babies,” Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Doug Brimhall was sworn in as Second Judicial Circuit Judge, Division 4, on Wednesday, despite some concern about his ability to serve after his long legal battle in 2024.
The 2025 operating budget for the City of Jonesboro will go before the full City Council for consideration after it passed the Finance and Administration Council Committee on Tuesday.
The Craighead County Quorum sent out contracts for the leftover $4.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Friday, after discussion about what to do with the money during the court’s Dec. 16 meeting.
“I’m not a politician. I got involved with the city because I wanted to help the city move.” – Mitch Johnson
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.”