Despite a pandemic and economic slow-down, Jonesboro is continuing to grow, according to local economic development officials. In 2020, there were 842 new jobs created in Jonesboro. Adding these new jobs to the number of new jobs created in the…
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Arkansas Reducing Quarantine Requirements, State Hits Record COVID Totals on Thursday
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Dec. 3 that the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be reducing quarantine requirements amid record coronavirus totals across the state. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new quarantine guidance for people who have…
By Chris Barber, St. Bernards Healthcare The year 2020 has reached unprecedented heights from a modern health perspective. With tens of thousands of COVID-19 infections across Arkansas and millions of cases nationwide, this global pandemic has forever changed our country.…
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Beacon in the Delta: Alone in Eastern Arkansas, Jonesboro Grows On
by Ryan Nixby Ryan NixCrowning the top of Crowley’s Ridge, Jonesboro shines like a beacon in the Delta, drawing in more students, families, new businesses and manufacturers every year. Alone in eastern Arkansas, Jonesboro has experienced continued growth. While many of its neighbors wilt…