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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 · 2d
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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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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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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.

Jonesboro, AR · 17h
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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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Operation Christmas Child collection week set for Nov. 16-23

A shoebox packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items can bring Christmas joy to a child thousands of miles away — and volunteers across the region are preparing to help make that happen. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23. During the week, volunteers...

Batesville, AR · 1d