The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve.
The Craighead County Firefighter 1 program began Feb. 7, with more than 30 students from departments across the region attending.
The City of Jonesboro is set to apply for a $21 million federal grant to help fund infrastructure safety improvements near the Ridge Athletic Complex.
The discussion comes after an Intergovernmental Council meeting held in January between the Craighead County Judge’s Office and the mayors of various Craighead County cities.
Early voting for the preferential party primary election begins next week.
The proposal to consolidate the offices of county treasurer and collector will appear on the November ballot.
The funding will support the acquisition of industry-grade testing equipment for Arkansas State’s Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing.
Officials want to give residents the choice to decide which direction they want the place they call home to go in.
Officials from multiple city committees met Tuesday morning to discuss how to best align youth sports and sports tourism in the city of Jonesboro.
ANOA’s mission is to “unite police officers and other law enforcement professionals who share a common interest in drug enforcement in a collaborative effort to reduce the supply and demand of illicit drugs and illegally diverted drugs.”