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The Golden Grotto to Close After 41 Years in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Golden Grotto, a costume and party supply store on Red Wolf Boulevard, is closing after 41 years in Jonesboro. A store closing sale begins Friday, Nov. 13. The store cited several circumstances in its Facebook announcement. The post gave no specific reason or final day...

Jonesboro, AR · 18h

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Retired Jonesboro woman starts third year of free soup giveaway

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A retired Jonesboro woman is starting her third year of a free soup giveaway. Debbie Johnson’s giveaway begins Wednesday and will run every Wednesday until April. The giveaway takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Bill’s Fresh Market at the corner of...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Developers sue after Jonesboro council denies planned restaurant liquor license

Two local developers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to appeal the city council’s decision to deny their liquor license for a new restaurant to be built on N. Church Street. At a city council meeting on October 20th one resident voiced support for the restaurant's liquor...

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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Valley View to search for new head football coach

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Valley View Blazers will begin the search for a new head football coach after Sean Cockrell announced he is stepping down at the end of the year. Cockrell has just completed his 13th year as the Valley View head football coach. He replaced Wynne native Shannon Sherman as Valley View’s coach.

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After 74 years of creating corsages and holiday arrangements, Cooksey’s Flower Shop in Jonesboro is closing. The family that runs the shop said the decision comes as Henry Cooksey’s wife faces a cancer diagnosis. “Thank you for your support — you’ve been as much...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Marion Berry Trail Draws $2.38 Million Low Bid, $884,000 Above Early Estimate

JONESBORO, Ark. — The lowest bid to build a protected walking and biking path over the Marion Berry Parkway overpass came in at $2.38 million, about $884,000 above the city’s initial estimate. Even if Jonesboro takes both cuts offered in the bid, the construction price would still be nearly $1.96 million.

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance; local homeless affected

Jonesboro City Council passed an ordinance November 5, banning overnight camping in all city-owned parking lots and parks unless you are in a designated camping area. Dr. Charles Coleman has served on Jonesboro’s city council for nearly 15 years. He represents ward 2. Coleman told us that a member of the city council brought up the camping issue months ago due to safety concerns.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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A-State Volleyball Signs Three to 2027 Roster

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced Thursday the additions of Camila Antonsanti, Madelyn Faulkner and Micheline Roth to the 2027 roster. Antonsanti arrives out of Lake Minneola High School in Florida, where she spent time as an outside hitter, right-side hitter...

Jonesboro, AR · 22h

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