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More than 1,200 residents in Wynne, Arkansas, affected by the recent tornado have been approved for personal disaster assistance by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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The Arkansas State Highway Commission has come to a consent settlement with I&C Rentals Inc. and Island Ready Mix LLC. The businesses will have 30 days to remove or screen any junked vehicles and scrap materials that can be easily seen from the highway.
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Two groups on opposite ends of proposed ordinances to reduce the Craighead County-Jonesboro Public Library's funding will discuss the topic at the NEA Political Animals club meeting on Oct. 28.
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Two open seats on the Jonesboro City Council will each see a three-way race in November as the filing period for people seeking a municipal office or a school board seat closed on Wednesday in Arkansas.
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The Jonesboro Sun reports that Wilkins' stepdaughter Christi Tidwell Bales posted on Facebook that he passed away that morning. During his three terms in office, Wilkins pushed legislation establishing a state Alzheimer's task force
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Charles Frierson of Ward 1 said he's not seeking a fourth term serving the position 1 seat on the council.
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The council may discuss ordinances on July 19 that would allow the new owners of The Edge Coffeehouse and the owners of Valentine Nails salon to receive a private club permit so they can sell alcohol.
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Northeast Arkansas residents struggling to find food because of the December tornadoes or low-income will have opportunities to get help starting on February 2.
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The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotions Commission has assembled a steering committee in charge of planning a new indoor sports complex.
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Jonesboro Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy who was found carrying a gun on the Nettleton High School Campus.