Government & Politics
12 months ago
Jonesboro City Council scheduled to vote on building demolition

The Jonesboro Public Safety Committee agenda for Tuesday, Jan. 21 includes a resolution to hire Nabholz Construction to manage the removal of the building formerly known as Citizens Bank. 

Congressman Rick Crawford cautioned this week that the funding is only a partial solution to deeper challenges in the agricultural economy
Government & Politics
12 months ago
Crawford Appointed Intelligence Chairman after Surprise Shakeup

Rick Crawford, Jonesboro, to give panel “fresh start”

Government & Politics
12 months ago
Craighead County Veterans Service Office temporarily closing

The Craighead County Veterans Service Office is temporarily closing and moving to a new location due to renovations on the bottom floor of the Craighead County Courthouse. 

Government & Politics
12 months ago
In case you missed it: Bills and resolutions filed by NEA lawmakers

The 2025 legislative session began Monday, and Jonesboro Right Now has compiled a list of all bills and resolutions filed and prefiled by lawmakers representing Jonesboro and Craighead County.

Government & Politics
12 months ago
NEA representatives named to legislative committees

Numerous Northeast Arkansas legislators, including those representing Jonesboro and Craighead County, were named to state Senate and House committees yesterday as the 2025 legislative session began:

Government & Politics
12 months ago
Arkansas Legislature Convenes Monday

95th General Assembly will focus on education, maternal health, public safety and prisons and tax policy.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro to receive planning grant for rail crossing improvements

The City of Jonesboro has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to study all 18 at-grade rail crossings located within the city.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
JET closing early won’t affect rides to warming shelters

Even though JET is closing early, this will not affect those needing transportation to the daytime and overnight warming shelters. The Jonesboro Police Department will be providing rides to the warming shelters.

News
1 year ago
Jonesboro businesses close, reschedule events due to weather

With snow blanketing Jonesboro, several local entities have announced closures and are rescheduling events. 

Government & Politics
1 year ago
City, government offices closed, JETS under limited hours

Governmental offices for both the City of Jonesboro and Craighead County are closed today due to the wintry weather, and JETS will be operating under limited hours.

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