Finance and Administration Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

The agenda for the Finance & Administration Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. is posted on our calendar.

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Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex: Phase I Construction as of Mid-September 2019

Current work on Phase 1 of the Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex. We will be posting updates as time goes on until it is completed!

Watch the video at https://youtu.be/98hrTjdOrqY

Convention Center Progress & Tour of Construction

Mayor Signs Property Deed on Veterans Village

Today Mayor Perrin signed the property deed on the Veterans Village.  The next step is clearing the land and building up the dirt work.

Mayor Speaks at Arkansas County Clerks Convention in Jonesboro

Mayor Perrin, Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday and County Judge Marvin Day welcomed about 80 clerks and department employees of more than 50 Arkansas counties today as they met at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Firefighter New Hire Exam

The City of Jonesboro’s Civil Service Commission will be testing for the position of firefighter for the Jonesboro Fire Department. A written exam will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Training Room at the Jonesboro Fire Station #3, ...

CW Post Road Temporary Closure

Starting Friday at CW Post Rd. the street contractors will start leveling over the patches that were recently completed by city forces. They also plan to pave all the turnouts for this project. Then, weather permitting, they will start with the final lift...

E911 Encourages Extreme Caution when Burning During Dry Conditions

E911 encourages extreme caution when burning during dry conditions.In dry weather, even something small such as a cigarette can have large consequences.• Never throw a lit cigarette out the window of a vehicle. It could land in grass and start a ...

Veterans Legal Clinic in Jonesboro on September 19

There will be a free Veterans Legal Clinic on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the E. Boone Watson Community Center provided by the Veterans Justice Outreach Program.  There will be assistance with consumer law, family...

STEP Temporary Pedestrian Crossing

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Transportation Planning Commission is proceeding with the second phase of the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian Innovation Study involving Arkansas 91, MPO Director Cecelie Cochran said Wednesday.The Arkansas 91 STEP...

Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce / Associated Industries of Arkansas's Door-to-Door Meetings

Enter to Win Recycling Cart!

Be sure to stop by the City of Jonesboro booth at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair and enter to win a recycling cart!

Ribbon Cutting for First Community Bank

The Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of First Community Bank's downtown location at 222 W. Washington Ave.

Celebrating 10 Years of Nice Pak in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Mayor Perrin helped celebrate Nice Pak’s 10-year anniversary in Jonesboro along with owner Robert Julius and Stanley Lichucki on Saturday.

City of Jonesboro Surplus Assets Auction on Saturday, September 21

There will be an auction Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Strawfloor facility on Strawfloor Road for City of Jonesboro surplus assets including vehicles, equipment, bicycles, office equipment, trash receptacles and hundreds of other i...

E-911 Mobile Command at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair

The eye in the sky is up, manned and ready! Jonesboro E911 Mobile Command is at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair to give communication support for Police, Fire and EMS crews working there. It is equipped with the latest radio and security cam...

NEA District Fair Kickoff

The ribbon was cut today for the Northeast Arkansas District Fair! The fair continues through Saturday, September 21 with plenty of fun for the whole family. Check out their Facebook page or website at https://neadistrictfair.com/ for more details.

JET Red Wolf Express for A-State vs. Southern Illinois, Sept. 21, 2019

 A-State vs. Southern Illinois, Saturday, September 21, 2019   

 If you don’t want the hassle of dealing with stadium parking, you can park downtown and ride the express.  

Simply park your vehicle down...

Crowley's Ridge Development Council

This weekend Crowley's Ridge Development Council, Inc. - CRDC celebrated their 50th year of service as well as the launch of their RAAD (Rise Above Alcohol & Drugs) program. Mayor Perrin stopped by and spoke with Tony Thomas, Executive Direct...

Purtee is City Finance Director

City accountant Steve Purtee has been chosen by Mayor Harold Perrin to serve as financial director, replacing Deanna Hornback, who is leaving to join family in Oklahoma, the mayor announced today. The change will be effective Sept. 28.Purtee is a veteran ...

New JET Para-Transit Van Service

Introducing the new JET Para-Transit Van service, a destination-to-destination public transportation for people with mobility limitations.

Contractors Needed for Rehabilitation Program

This program helps low-income families make necessary improvements to their home. Examples of improvements include roof repairs, window installations and HVAC replacements.  We encourage contractors to help beautify our city and become a part of ...

Episode 1: Nettleton Jr. High Civil Rights Museum

First episode of our brand new podcast.

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