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.
With snow blanketing Jonesboro, several local entities have announced closures and are rescheduling events.
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.
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.
With Northeast Arkansas under a Winter Storm Warning, the Jonesboro Police Department provided some tips for driving in the upcoming snowy weather.
With winter weather approaching, Craighead Electric Cooperative Corporation (CECC) is preparing for the forecasted snowstorm expected to impact Northeast Arkansas beginning Thursday.
With snowy weather forecasted for the end of the week, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Jonesboro.
Due to the approaching winter weather on Friday, Arkansas State University will be opening its residence halls early.
With temperatures below freezing and wintery weather expected on Friday, the City of Jonesboro provided tips for keeping pets warm and safe.