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Private club permits on Southwest Drive and Gilmore Drive

Two residents urged the council to refuse to grant permits for Monarca's and Walk-On's, arguing Jonesboro is saturated with alcohol outlets and that Alexander Drive traffic is already dangerous. The council adopted both permits anyway.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Early Voting

Early voting starts October 19 in Craighead County, giving Jonesboro voters a chance to cast ballots before Election Day and skip the lines. If your schedule is packed or you just don’t want to wait, this is your shortcut to voting.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026