Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Police Department will heighten traffic enforcement on New Year's Eve to mitigate the risk of driving under the influence, based on the seasonal increase in DWI-related accidents. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Jonesboro offers diverse New Year's Eve celebrations for all ages, featuring children's midday parties at the library and adult gatherings like the 'Happy New Beer' event. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society now offers gift certificates for pet adoptions during the holidays to ensure recipients are prepared for the responsibility, significantly reducing the number of returned pets. K8 News
- ➤ After 44 years of diligent service, Randy Mayhan retires from Northeast Arkansas Termite and Pest Control, planning to spend retirement with family and hobbies. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro experienced a year of significant events including a once-in-a-lifetime eclipse, controversial doctor behavior, mayoral elections, a building safety concern, police misconduct, devastating tornadoes, a tragic shooting, and a local team's bowl victory. K8 News
- ➤ JonesboroRightNow.com highlights its top stories of 2024, including local politics, community heroics, and notable incidents, showcasing a year of impactful journalism. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro's Finance and Administration Council Committee has moved forward a resolution to set monthly jail fees at $190,432.06 for the year 2025, following a failed sales tax for jail renovations. K8 News
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