As expected, cold weather to impact City services
The arctic blast expected to sink temperatures into the single digits this weekend will continue to have effects on City of Jonesboro services for the coming week.
Month: February 2021
Arkansas Lottery Sales Set New Record
January sales for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery set a new monthly record with $62,935,697, which means increased net proceeds for scholarships.
Winter blast brings quiet week to JPD; Reports from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Reports released February 10, 11, and 12 by the Jonesboro Police Department.
City bracing for extended cold
Mayor Harold Copenhaver encourages residents to remain vigilant in preparations for unyielding frigid temperatures forecast in Jonesboro through the coming week. Barring unexpected precipitation, City […]
City prepared for inclement weather
All departments of the City of Jonesboro are preparing for a potentially prolonged winter weather event expected to descend on the Northeast Arkansas tonight.
A-State Begins National Search for New Athletics Director
Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Kelly Damphousse announced Tuesday that a national search for the Red Wolves’ 12th athletics director has begun after former Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Terry Mohajir was appointed the Athletics Director at the University of Central Florida.
Drive-thru COVID tests at Joe Mack Campbell Park
Drive-thru COVID testing with fast and accurate results is now being conducted at Joe Mack Campbell Park in Jonesboro. The tests require no out-of-pocket expense, […]
NEA Baptist Employees Recognized for Speed of Service
Two NEA Baptist Emergency Nurses were honored for their outstanding care to stroke patients in Northeast Arkansas. Dakota Robertson and Ashley Davis, both Registered Nurses in the NEA Baptist Emergency Department logged the fastest delivery of tPA in the state for the month of October and the second fastest delivery for the entire year.
Graduating A-State Students at Fall 2020 Commencement are Announced
Arkansas State University announces the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 20 in Centennial Bank Stadium.
Gov. Hutchinson Appoints 3 Members to ASU System Board of Trustees
Gov. Asa Hutchinson today appointed Paul Rowton of Harrisburg, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph Jr. of Bryant, and Steve Eddington of Benton to the newly expanded Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.