The City of Jonesboro s community centers and the Salvation Army have warming shelters open for residents. It comes as the city recovers after 2 days of ice storms.
As Northeast Arkansas recovers from days of freezing rain that knocked out power for many in the area, the City of Jonesboro is alerting residents of some changes to adjust to the inclement weather.
On Tuesday, the city announced that warming shelters would be open at community centers for people who needed a place to go to get out of the cold. As temperatures are expected to stay below freezing going into the weekend, the city reminded residents that the shelters would be open over the weekend and beyond.
âGrowing stronglyâ: Mayor Copenhaver meets with several city developers He presented several updates happening around the city during the city council meeting on Tuesday (Source: KAIT-TV) By Jurnee Taylor | February 2, 2021 at 10:58 PM CST - Updated February 3 at 9:13 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver has been sworn in for a little over a month now and Tuesday was his third official city council meeting as mayor.
He presented several updates regarding projects across the city.
Copenhaver said Haag Brownâs development of The Reserve at NEA Baptist has a groundbreaking event just 2 to 3 weeks away.
Moving uptown, Gearhead Outfitters and Gamble Home Furnishings will be in the former Sears building.
Veterans Villageâs next steps toward completion after AG donation
Veterans Village funding By Monae Stevens | January 14, 2021 at 8:18 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 8:18 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Attorney General Leslie Rutledge donated $250,000 to fund the Veterans Village project.
According to the Attorney Generalâs deputy communications director, Stephanie Sharp, the money comes from lawsuit settlements that were in favor of the state, also known as the Consumer Education and Enforcement Fund.
Sharp says the Attorney General has full discretion over the funds.
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver expressed gratitude toward Attorney General Rutledgeâs contribution, saying that they will be able to still complete the project âalmost three months ahead of schedule.â
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Mayor Harold Copenhaver toured the tornado-damaged Turtle Creek Mall last week with members of his administration and Mall General Manager Rick Jackson.
Copenhaver saw progress made by mall ownership since the March 28, 2020, storm, but deemed it insufficient considering the almost 10 months that have passed. Consequently, City Code Enforcement Director Michael Tyner issued a letter to the Turtle Creek ownership group, Brookfield Properties of Chicago, declaring the eastern-most damaged portion of the mall a “hazard to the public” and a “nuisance against public health.”
The City issued a 30-day notice for a response in writing containing “a detailed plan of action indicating your intentions to either continue making necessary repairs or raze and remove the structure.”