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First Gee Street Art and Craft Fair scheduled in Jonesboro

2 weeks ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — May 21, 2025 — Open Studio and the Field and Light Design Co. will host their first-ever Gee Street Art and Craft Fair at the end of May. This free event will feature handmade art and crafts from local artisans, as well as demonstrations, vendors, food trucks and more. This will be Open Studio owner Lean Schroeder’s first time hosting an art event in Arkansas since she opened her business Jan. 8.
Low-cost pet vaccination clinic in Jonesboro scheduled

4 weeks ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — May 9, 2025 — Northeast Arkansans for Animals’ (NAFA) monthly low-cost pet vaccination clinic has been scheduled for later in May. NAFA director Wanda Turner said NAFA Rescue and Jonesboro Animal Services will be sponsoring this event. NAFA is an all-volunteer rescue that specializes in low-cost vaccination events and low-cost cat neuters. The event will be on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Dr. Laura Dacus.
Jonesboro firefighters step up to ‘Fill the Boot’

4 weeks ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — May 9, 2025 — Firefighters from Jonesboro’s International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3718 volunteered their time on Friday to Fill the Boot and raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Staked out in the intersection of Red Wolf Boulevard and Nettleton Avenue, the Local 3718’s goal for this year is to raise $10,000 for the MDA.
LEAP Showcase lights up Forum stage in Jonesboro

1 month ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — May 8, 2025 — Abilities Unlimited adult special needs clients showed off their talents Thursday during the Foundation of Arts’s annual Spring LEAP Showcase at the Forum Theater.
“Meet Me on Main” to celebrate upcoming reopening of downtown roads

1 month ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — May 2, 2025 — As months of demolition detours come close to an end, the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will celebrate the upcoming reopening of Main Street and Washington Avenue, preceding the project’s completion with “Meet Me on Main.”DJA Executive Director Sarah Doss said this event will celebrate the completion of the city’s Citizens Bank demolition project and the reopening of the roads.
Two vehicle collision in downtown Jonesboro

1 month ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 21, 2025 — Jonesboro Police responded to a two-vehicle collision with minor injuries on Monday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. at the corner of Union Street and Huntington Avenue in downtown Jonesboro. According to JPD officers Dustin McKenzie and Dustin Mitchell, who were on scene, a silver car was traveling west on Huntington Avenue when it struck a white SUV heading south on Union Street.
International Studies House Color Run in Jonesboro scheduled

1 month ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 17, 2025 — International Studies will be hosting its fifth annual House Color Run next week to raise money for its house system. The run is scheduled for April 22 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the IS track in Jonesboro. The event, which is closed to the public, helps to raise money for the school’s Ron Clark Academy (RCA) House System.
Cleanup in Lake City, Monette continues after last week’s storms

1 month ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Craighead County, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 10, 2025 — Lake City and Monette residents are still cleaning up after a series of storms hit the area last week. These storms brought several tornadoes and flooding to Arkansas and the Midsouth, with flooding impeding cleanup. Monette Mayor Bob Blankenship said tornado cleanup was going slowly with all the water. “It’s going slow, but we’re getting there. We’ve had some volunteers come in and help.
Craighead County officials celebrate retirement of head election clerk

2 months ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — March 28, 2025 — County employees and community members gathered to celebrate Craighead County head election clerk Lesli Penny’s retirement after 19 years of service to the county. The ceremony took place on Friday afternoon at the Craighead County Courthouse Annex in Jonesboro. Penny began full-time with the county in June of 2005.
Kids learn about demolition in downtown Jonesboro

2 months ago | jonesbororightnow.com | Nena Zimmer

Jonesboro, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — March 27, 2025 — Parents and kids alike gathered in Union Park on Thursday as the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) and Nabholz Construction hosted a Lunch ‘N Learn, where children got to see Nabholz equipment in action and learn how demolition works.