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Closures happening across Jonesboro in response to winter weather

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Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Multiple services are announcing closures or reduced hours in response to severe winter weather moving through the area.

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This list will be updated as we learn more. Click here for a list of school closings.

City of Jonesboro Government:

City Hall and all non-essential city services will be opening late at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29.

In a Facebook post, the city said JET’s fixed route services would be adjusted to its Saturday route schedule and that this schedule would “have accessible bus stops on the Red, Blue and Green Routes.” Paratransit JET services will be in operation.

The post noted that there could be route deviations due to road conditions.

Those needing a ride to a warming center are asked to call the Jonesboro Police Department’s non-emergency number, which is (870) 935-5553, to make arrangements. JPD will only provide rides to warming shelters.

Sanitation services will not run on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Craighead County Government:

Jonesboro and Lake City courthouses will reopen on Jan. 28.

The Quorum Court meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 has been rescheduled for Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

Any District Court matters set for Jan. 26 have been moved to Thursday, Jan. 26, at 9 a.m. Matters scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27, have been moved to Tuesday, March 24, at 9 a.m.

St. Bernards Healthcare:

Emergency departments in all three St. Bernards hospitals, which are located in Jonesboro, Pocahontas, and Wynne, are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

NEA Baptist:

Emergency Departments:

Emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library:

Closed Jan. 26-29

Forrest L. Wood Nature Center

Closed until Feb. 3. All trails are closed as well.

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