Council members call for diversity on Perrin-appointed committees
When a black city council member called for diversity at a June meeting, a white councilman told him not to question the mayor.
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Parks objectives meeting set for Wednesday
JONESBORO, Ark. – A public meeting to identify potential outdoor park and recreation needs and priorities for 2019 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, […]
Two street closures beginning Tuesday in Jonesboro
Two city streets, Rains and Highland, will be partially closed beginning this week. The exact locations of the closings are in the story.
JPD: Walnut Ridge man killed in wreck Thursday in Jonesboro
An 85-year-old Walnut Ridge man died following a wreck in which his vehicle ran a red light, JPD reported.
Mayor-backed Hyatt/convention project is partly owned by campaign manager
The Jonesboro mayor surprised many by going against A-State and supporting the Hyatt hotel/convention plans by the Keller group but we’ve learned several close to the mayor owned part of the project.
FUEL, Smash Mouth to headline 2018 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music festival
The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music festival announced plans for their 10th annual event. The Festival will include two nights […]
There was a second July 4 shooting on Nettleton in Jonesboro: JPD
The Independence Day shooting on West Nettleton Avenue was a retaliation to a previous shooting that day.
July 4 shooting suspect may be hiding, says JPD
JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities have a suspect in the shooting of a vehicle which happened on July 4 on West Nettleton in Jonesboro. A warrant […]
Now on Exhibit at Museum: ‘Eat Well, Play Well’
Visitors at this highly interactive, hands-on exhibit will test their flexibility and balancing scores, make healthy eating and fitness choices on a computer, and peddle like mad as they work off calories of chosen, virtual snacks.
One injured in shooting near Annie Camp in Jonesboro
A woman was injured by a late Wednesday shooting on West Nettleton in Jonesboro.