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Mayor Copenhaver created a committee to study the potential need for impact fees on new developers in the city. If you are interested in being a part of the committee please click the link the apply: jonesboro.org/FormCenter/Boa… * The deadline to apply is Jan. 31

Construction of Jonesboro's newest dog park, The Bark Park, is underway! Located on W. Highland, it's scheduled to be completed mid-spring to early summer of this year. 🐾

On this new episode of Let’s Talk, we sit down with Mayor Copenhaver and Police Chief Rick Elliott to discuss crime statistics in Jonesboro. You can also watch it on City of Jonesboro Cable Channel 24. youtu.be/DeUe24Dop_w

Live In Harmony Counseling, PLLC, located at 1327 Stone St. is officially open. Owner and therapist, Myria Harmon cut the ribbon with the Chamber Friday morning. They provide counseling for individuals 4 years of age and up as well as family, couple, group and telehealth options.

The storm last night was 😱 but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Freezing temps are indicated in the forecast starting next week. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Let’s be PREPARED! 🌬❄️

While Jonesboro is expected to receive 2 to 3 inches of rain in the coming days, you never know when the skies will change. We want you prepared for any flood events – even if this week’s rain doesn’t turn into one. (And we’ve crossed our fingers.)

Greg Winston, whose nonprofit Cultivating the Life of a Youth (CLAY) focuses on lifting up at-risk youth, presented a Minority Business Luncheon today at the Chamber of Commerce. Designed to help emerging businesses improve and grow, the seminar was a valuable success.

We congratulate Tracy Clayton on his retirement after 38 years serving the City of Jonesboro Street Department! Tracy has worked in various roles throughout his time, but has lately been a Crew Leader over the Sign Department.

Through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), low-to-moderate income Jonesboro residents and non-profit organizations can apply for assistance to help with their homes or public service work. Learn more and apply at jonesboro.org/152/CDBG-Progr…

On the first in a series of five videos, Chief Rick Elliott explains crime rates in Jonesboro and some of the new and important things Jonesboro Police Department is doing to keep our city safe.

In the second video of our series, Chief Elliott explains why it is sometimes thought that crime has increased in Jonesboro.

Shunqetta Cunningham of KHARIS Group Consulting is back with us on Let's Talk Jonesboro to discuss the upcoming 8th Annual Nonprofit Summit of NEA on March 8, 2024. youtu.be/Eua_hT715Ek

In our third video of the series, Chief Elliott discusses a main factor behind crime and how technology has helped Jonesboro Police to deal with it.

Sidewalk construction on Caraway under way: Work began Tuesday alongside Caraway Road to create sidewalk access from Nettleton Avenue to the JET Regional Transfer Center north of East Matthews Avenue. dlvr.it/T5TYlx

JET offers summer ‘Rack and Ride’ program: JET “Summer Rack n’ Ride” program begins next week, offering the city transportation service to help connect bicyclists to their destinations. dlvr.it/T5TYm8

City and County Continue Flood Recovery: The city current estimates that 75 properties have reported flood damage. That number is expected to increase. dlvr.it/T5TYmD

City will remove heavy, discarded items from flood: The City of Jonesboro Sanitation Department will collect discarded items from the recent flooding left at curbsides over the coming week, beginning tomorrow, Saturday, May 28. dlvr.it/T5TYmJ

JET Summer Youth Fare program begins Tuesday: The JET Summer Youth Fare program begins again Tuesday, May 31, and runs through Sept. 2. dlvr.it/T5TYmP

City reports flooding in hopes of state declaration: The City of Jonesboro has responded to more than 300 calls and emails about flooding and drainage problems connected to last week’s storm. dlvr.it/T5TYmc

ADEM to review flooded areas: Officials from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will be in Jonesboro on Monday and Tuesday, June 6-7, for a final review of the impact of the May 24 flood. dlvr.it/T5TYml