Mayor Harold Copenhaver

Spirit Fitness, a company that builds residential and commercial fitness equipment, has announced plans to expand the company’s operation in Jonesboro with the addition of a new facility in Jonesboro’s Craighead Technology Park. When complete, Spirit’s $10 million investment will create approximately 40-50 new jobs.

Jonesboro's Mayor released a statement on Wednesday saying the city government will continue wearing face masks and social distancing after Arkansas lifts its statewide mask mandate.

Sunday, March 28 will be the one-year anniversary since a tornado ripped through Jonesboro, destroying homes and businesses. KASU's Johnathan Reaves takes a look back.