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City Council to Hold First Meeting Under COVID-19 Rules

The Jonesboro City Council will hold its first full meeting under state orders regarding the COVID-19 outbreak on Tuesday, April 7. Because the emergency order issued by Gov. Asa Hutchinson limits gatherings to 10 persons or less, the City will meet via Read on...
Streets that Will Have Trash Pick Up on April 6

These streets will have trash pick up on Monday, April 6: Prospect Brent Edwardian Gerald Dowdy Tiffany Elizabeth Joy Brandon Windrew Cir Ellis Read on...
COVID-19 Scams on the Rise

Scammers are taking advantage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, so be on the lookout! Scams have become increasingly complex and may sound or look official, but it’s important to know how thieves are operating and identify the authenticity of Read on...
Tornado Donation Center at Grace Baptist

Donations for food, clothing, and supplies have been consolidated to one distribution center at Grace Baptist Church, 3930 Aggie Road. This weekend, this location will be opened to the public for anyone who needs these items. If you or your business have Read on...
Tornado Siren Test & Safety Tips

Just to remind everyone, Jonesboro tornado siren tests are done at noon every Thursday as long as weather is clear with no watches or warnings. This video at https://youtu.be/7ZGPiIkuuqc is an example of what this sounds like. Read on...
2020 Census Extended

The census has been extended to August 14th, but we still need you guys to make sure your families are counted and help us take care of our city. Let's make it to 100%
New Animal Control Fees Effective April 1

New Jonesboro Animal Control fees are in effect as of today, April 1. If you are missing your pet, please check Jonesboro Animal Control's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Jonesboro-Animal-Control-36781210…/ or call 870-935-3920. Visits to Animal Read on...
City Extends Curfew, Cracks Down on Unlicensed Contractors

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin announced an extension of the nighttime curfew that has been in place since Saturday’s EF-3 tornado struck a long path through the city. Read on...
Debris Separation

Please take note of how debris should be separated at the curb for pick-up
Monday Midday Update on Tornado Damage

Here’s the latest update on the dual emergencies taking place in Jonesboro at the moment: Streets Department crews are working fast to remove tornado debris from ditches around the city in anticipation of afternoon rains. Streets Supervisor Steve Read on...
Governor Declares Disaster in Wake of Tornado

The EF3 tornado that struck Jonesboro on Saturday afternoon covered a five-mile swath through the city and did millions of dollars in damage was declared a state disaster by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in a news conference Sunday evening at the Embassy Suites Read on...
City of Jonesboro Accepting Business/Privilege Licenses from Any Arkansas City

City of Jonesboro accepts business/privilege license issued by any city in AR. If an out of state firm needs one, they should download a form from the City Collector web page at jonesboro.org and email to Tosha Moss at tmoss@jonesboro.org and it will be Read on...
Tornado Strike Update

Here are the latest facts related to Saturday’s tornado, which spanned at least five miles through Jonesboro from I-555 near Brown’s Lane to Bush Agriculture Resources north of Farville Curve: Read on...
Jonesboro Parks Open Only for Trails

Effectively immediately, Jonesboro parks will be open for trail use only, Mayor Harold Perrin announced Friday afternoon. Other facilities, including playgrounds, pavilions and the remainder of the city’s 20 parks, will be closed until further notice Read on...
2020 Census Reminder: Please Respond to Help Jonesboro!

If you have not yet completed your 2020 Census response, you are now receiving these postcards in the mail. Please make sure you are counted! Information from the census goes to help Jonesboro by providing funding for much needed areas and services Read on...
Mayor Perrin Gives Update on Park Facility Closures to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Mayor Perrin gave an update Friday March 27 on park facility closures and how you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Watch video at https://youtu.be/J7wWaW216O0 Read on...
Enforcement of Governor's Proclamation Restricting Gatherings

Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s proclamation mandating gatherings of no more than 10 will be enforced by JPD and all law enforcement agencies. But at a time like this, they shouldn’t really have to, should they? Read on...
Mayor Issues Statement on COVID-19

Statement from Mayor Harold Perrin: “Official reports of our COVID-19 case numbers have not changed this week, I take little comfort in those statistics. While our hospitals have been testing patients, Arkansas and many other states have lacked Read on...
Coronavirus Prevention and Protection for Individuals with Higher Risk of Severe Illness

Do you identify with one of the characters below? If so, you might be at a higher risk for severe illness. Read on...
Smart911 Helps with Faster Response in Emergencies

Plan ahead for any emergency! Give 9-1-1 the information they need to help you fast. Sign up today for Smart911 at https://smart911.com/ . Once you've signed up, first responders will be aware of important information you have provided that will help Read on...
Coronavirus Pandemic Phone Scam

Beware of scammers out there taking advantage of this pandemic! Listen to the video of one such call. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Scammers prey upon us every day, and especially during hard times like this. Read on...
Perrin: Please Take Social Distancing Seriously

Mayor Harold Perrin praised Jonesboro residents who are actively and responsibly practicing social distancing, and encouraged everyone to find the resilience needed for the weeks to come as the novel coronavirus is growing as health and local government Read on...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts vs. Myths

There are plenty of rumors going around about COVID-19. Make sure to stay informed from a trusted source such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at https://www.cdc.gov/ and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Read on...
ARCF Accepting Applications for $1,000 Mini-Grants to Organizations Supporting COVID-19 Relief

The ARCF is accepting applications now for $1,000 mini-grants to organizations that are supporting COVID-19 relief. It's a quick application process and funds will be deployed ASAP. Arkansas nonprofits, schools, churches, hospitals and government agencies Read on...
St. Bernards Healthcare Offers Free Coronavirus Screenings

If you are sick or worried you may have been exposed to COVID-19, use St. Bernards Go https://stbernardsgo.com for a FREE Virtual Care appointment or call 870.336.5651. Once you are on the app/website, sign up or log in, and in the payment window, use Read on...
Community Wellness Screenings

These are free screenings. The screening only takes about 15 minutes and results will be mailed to your home so you may use to monitor your health or you may take them to your physician. This is one of the many ways St. Bernard's is Read on...

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Apr 7
City Council Meeting
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Apr 24
Ridgefield Christian School "The Little Mermaid"
The RCS Music & Theatre Departments are presen...
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Apr 25
Ballads in the 'Boro
Ballads in the 'Boro is an annual Lip Sync Battle ...
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Oct 3
Out of the Darkness Northeast Arkansas Walk
When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, yo...
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Family Crisis Center Annual Cajun Fest

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: City Council Meeting Procedures for 4/7/2020, 5:30 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: City Council Meeting Procedures for Tuesday, April 7,2020 at 5:30 p.m. Read on...
City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

The agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. is posted on our calendar. Read on...
CANCELLED - Public Works Committee Meeting for April 7, 2020

The Chair of the Public Works Committee, John Street, has CANCELLED the regularly scheduled Public Works Committee meeting for Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. due to lack of critical agenda items. Read on...

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