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Juneteenth celebration hoping to gain more exposure
Pocahontas, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Pocahontas is set to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with an event that’s grown in popularity over the past few years. This year, however, there’s an exciting new twist. The Eddie Mae Herron Center has traditionally hosted the Juneteenth event, but this...
Jonesboro Celebrates Juneteenth
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 15, 2024 – A day full of activities celebrating Juneteenth was happening in Jonesboro Saturday. The third annual Juneteenth Parade happened at 9;30 Saturday morning. Later a Juneteenth Community Fair and Pool Party was planned for 4-7pm followed by a Proclamation Reading and Juneteenth Fireworks Show at the University Heights Lions Park on North Bridge.
Parker Park community pool open for business
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The swimming pool at Parker Park Community Center is now open to the public. The city of Jonesboro held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the swimming pool at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 14. The pool includes a splash pad, waterslide, diving board, basketball goal, and a shady jacuzzi in the center for the parents.
Juneteenth celebrations continue in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Juneteenth was celebrated all day in Jonesboro, from the parade to the pool. Following a vibrant parade through downtown, KLEK hosted the Juneteenth in Jonesboro Community Fair at Parker Park Community Center on Saturday, June 15. Residents shopped from various local vendors, explored town resources, and...
City announces cooling centers to combat heat
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro has announced a list of cooling centers around town to help those out in the heat. According to a release from the city, the cooling centers are available at four of the city community centers during the summer:. Allen Park Community Center.
Community celebrates freedom with downtown parade
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - It was a hot day for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth in Jonesboro Parade. Several local organizations including the Jonesboro High School Step Team, Jonesboro Fire and Police Departments, and New Life Empowerment Ministries paraded downtown on Saturday, June 15. A few passionate participants speak out about...
Area state representatives tour new Arkansas Children’s Hospital clinic in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Area state representatives recently toured the new Jonesboro clinic of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The clinic, located at 518 Carson Street in Jonesboro, will serve children in northeast Arkansas and across the state. Many of the services provided by Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock will now...
Jonesboro Rotary Club holds annual shrimp boil
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Downtown Jonesboro will be filled with the smell of seafood come Friday evening. The Rotary Club of Jonesboro is holding its annual shrimp boil fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held at the Rotary Centennial Plaza near The Forum from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The club...
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