Jonesboro mayoral candidates set for a two-hour debate Monday night
Project costs have decreased by $3.2 million, and it is expected to break ground in early 2025.
Members of the Public Services Committee meet Thursday afternoon to discuss two resolutions about a new park near Disciple Drive in the northeastern area of Jonesboro.
City Council unanimously passed a last-minute resolution declaring an emergency and authorizing the mayor to allocate funds to construct “reasonable public protection structures” on properties near the old Citizens Bank building.
A rezoning ordinance on its second reading prompted public outcry in Thursday’s City Council meeting.
Candidates for Congressional District 1 of the House of Representatives met Thursday to debate rural population decline, student loans, cost of living and more.
Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood questions whether or not circuit judge-elect Doug Brimhall is fit to serve
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver has been named the 2024 Mayor of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police.
“I am hopeful that there is a simple remedy to ensure it is safe, but if not, I will take the necessary steps to resolve the issue for good.”
“It is an incredible honor to receive this endorsement,” Copenhaver said.