Mac and all the crew at Jonesboro Animal Control would like to send out a big thank you to Sam's Club. They donated over a $1000 worth of quality food to animal control for all the pups in need there.

JET Drivers needed!! Position Requirements: -- High School Diploma or equivalent. -- CDL with passenger endorsements. Prior experience is preferred. ( Will Train ) -- Successful background check and drug screen. Part- Time Shift- Days Salary- $12.00 per hour Hours- Part-time driver positions schedules may vary depending on the needs of the department. This part-time position operates a JETS bus safely and defensively to pick-up and discharge passengers on pre-established routes in the City of Jonesboro. Drivers maintain a timely schedule while ensuring the safety of its passengers. Call: (870) 935-5387

Wannda Turner receives a proclamation from Mayor Perrin declaring February 26 World Spay Day in Jonesboro. Low-cost pet spay and neuters will be performed for $10 each at the City’s Animal Control headquarters at 6119 E. Highland.

The Jonesboro Police Department will host its 10 Citizen Police Academy beginning March 14, 2019. The Academy is a 12 week program that meets 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. The mission of the Citizen Police Academy is to give the public a working knowledge of the JPD. It provides education into the jobs of officers and departmental operations, encourages a partnership with the community that can enable community-led problem solving and an environment for positive police and community interaction. This is not a police-officer training course, but aims to educate citizens about policies, procedures and laws that govern police actions. JPD also benefits from the input of participants, making us more accountable to the public. Applicants must: be at least 21 years of age, live or work in Craighead County, have no felony arrests, have no serious misdemeanor arrests in the last two years, and attend 75% of classes during the session. If you or someone you know are interested in participating in the Citizen Police Academy, email us at jpdinfo@jonesboro.org. Space is limited.

In observance of Presidents' Day, the City of Jonesboro offices will be closed and will follow this Sanitation and Recycling Schedule.

Former President Bill Clinton and Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin go back to Perrin’s banking days in Northeast Arkansas cities and Clinton’s campaign for state Attorney General. They met again this week when Clinton spoke at Arkansas State University’s prestigious Riceland Distinguished Presentation Series. Clinton’s speech addressed the division of political opinions in America and that the country is poised for greatness if we can heal those wounds by simply thinking of people who are different from us first as human beings with the same goals, desires and feelings. Perrin said he was proud to say hi to the former President. “We both believe in empowering people,” Perrin said. “He did it on a national stage. It’s my goal, every day, in Jonesboro.”

St. Bernards President Chris Barber, Mayor Harold Perrin, Chamber of Commerce President Mark Young, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive VP of Global Business Clint O'Neal and Craighead County Judge Marvin Day stand with a plaque from AEDC declaring Jonesboro a "Competitive Community" for economic development. The recognition means enjoys elite standing when AEDC helps bring new industry and business to Arkansas.

Mulch for non-decorative purposes is available from the City of Jonesboro Sanitation Department. Call 870-932-7520 for more information