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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro community members will participate in the 2025 Polar Plunge to fundraise for Special Olympics Arkansas, featuring an event with costumes, prizes, and varying sponsorship levels aiming for a $12,000 goal. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a Teen ArtJam: Free Painting Hour on January 22, providing an opportunity for tweens to explore their creativity without registration. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Jonesboro seeks donations of gently used blankets, pillows, and various supplies to support individuals at their overnight warming center and emergency shelter. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro's Public Works Department is gearing up for snow removal, deploying sand and chemical trucks around the clock to clear main roads, and urging residents to drive cautiously and stay off roads for safety. Northeast Arkansas News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Jonesboro, a man was charged with rape and assault against his ex-girlfriend, with a judge setting his bail at $10,000. NEA Report
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro is under a Winter Storm Watch from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, with significant snow accumulation expected, leading to dangerous driving conditions and community efforts to provide warming shelters. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro City Council approved an $84 million operating budget for 2025, including salary increases and the hiring of 25 new city employees, amidst some dissent. The Fox 104.9
SHOP NEWS
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2025 Jonesboro Firefighters Pickleball Tournament
This event features a pickleball tournament hosted by local firefighters, providing an opportunity for residents to engage in friendly competition.
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