Mayor Perrin announces he will not seek re-election
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin has announced that due to a recent but ongoing health issue he will not seek re-election to a fourth term.
Month: July 2020
American flags reported stolen in Jonesboro
It happened the same day masked individuals burned American flags at Jonesboro intersections.
Several vehicle break-ins reported Friday and Saturday; Other police reports from Jonesboro
Reports from Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, released by the Jonesboro Police Department
Delta Symphony Orchestra returns money donated by ex-county clerk
Holliday is accused of transferring $1.6 million in county funds to his personal and business accounts since January, among other accusations from private business associates.
Flag burning at Jonesboro intersection stopped by incensed citizen
Multiple intersections saw American flags burning Friday morning in Jonesboro but one man said “not on my watch.”
Randolph County sheriff won’t arrest/ticket people over masks; “We have plenty of other things to do.”
The sheriff announced he and his deputies had “plenty of other things to do.”
Shooting reported Wednesday; Several aggravated assaults; More reports released Wednesday and Thursday by JPD
Reports released Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 and 16, by the Jonesboro Police Department.
Arkansas passes 30,000 cases to date; 564 new cases Wednesday
On Wednesday, Arkansas passed 30,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19
Jonesboro council mulls mask mandate as Walmart announces requirement
As Jonesboro decides on requiring or recommending masks, the world’s largest retailer made their decision in an announcement on Wednesday.
Pipe bombs, explosives found at Baxter County man’s residence
A witness said the man make’s pipe bombs and blows up appliances on his property with them.