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Recount of mail-in ballots conducted in Jonesboro elections

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JONESBORO—Town of Jonesboro mayoral and alderman-at-large election results were officially challenged by current mayor Leslie Thompson and alderman candidate Danettia Hayes, both filing petitions with Clerk of Court Laura Culpepper on Monday.

Police jury agrees to pay employee health benefits increase

The Jackson Parish Police Jury has agreed to pay an increase on employee health benefits.

Hodge sewer project nears completion

HODGE — The village’s sewer project is nearly complete, as the council disclosed here at its January meeting.

Jonesboro fire chief, Jackson Parish deputy arrested for insurance fraud

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The mayor of Jonesboro is standing by his fire chief after he was arrested Tuesday on insurance fraud and other charges, along with a Jackson Parish Sheriff’s deputy.

School board approves stipends for staff

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JONESBORO — It’s going to be a better Christmas for the families of certified and noncertified staff and employees of the Jackson Parish School System following Monday’s meeting of the Jackson Parish School Board.

Jonesboro man dies in house fire

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing its investigation into the early morning house fire here Tuesday that claimed the life of a Jonesboro resident.

The Salty Brahma holds ribbon cutting in Jonesboro

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Members of the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce joined Tyler and Kenzie McCurdy at The Salty Brahma clothing company, located at 206 Jimmie Davis Blvd. in Jonesboro.

Jonesboro board calls for public hearing on nuisance growths

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A public hearing regarding nuisance growths and the definition thereof will be held by the Town of Jonesboro at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Jonesboro City Hall, located at 128 Allen Ave. Immediately following the public hearing, the Jonesboro Board of Aldermen will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Hodge council discusses safety of neighborhood children

HODGE — Concerned residents approached the Village of Hodge council at its meeting this week regarding the safety of children in the community who play basketball outdoors.

School board stands pat on quarantine guidelines

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JONESBORO — Superintendent David Claxton informed the Jackson Parish School Board that the district would not be changing its position at this time regarding close contact quarantine guidelines at the board’s monthly meeting here Monday.