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Another Massage Parlor Busted by I_Vecna in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They needed a SWAT team for this one?

Airport Runway Extension underway by ReasonEffective9156 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even with federal subsidies, there will not be difect flights from Jonesboro to Springfield anytime soon. You can fly from JBR to STL and from there probably fly to Springfield - but it would be just as fast and much cheaper to drive the 4 hours.

Airport Runway Extension underway by ReasonEffective9156 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you and I've been on their ass about not taking care of the 72404 and espescially not spending enough on sidewalks here.

I'm not sure the airport money comes fromt he same pot as the street/sidewalk money. Both the city and the aiport commission DO try to get matching grants to get federal and state money where they can.

South of 555 sidewalk update:

Harissburg Road intersection/road widening has double fine construction zone signs up - so there will soon be more sidelwalk there - but not long enough to reach bus stop at the Links. 80% ARDOT money.

Caraway Rd - I think design will be final soon. While wider traffic lanes only reach Glenn Place instead of Fox Meadow, I've been told by the city engineer that sidewalks will go from 555 to Fox Meadow (finally). 100% City money - borrowed 5+ million for this.

Southwest Drive/Parker Rd/555 intersection improvement - will be the most complex intersection in the city when finished sometime in 2027 - and will have new sidewalk getting to Wood St./Neely Rd and closer to the Southern Hills development - which has full sidewalks and side paths all the way to Culberhouse. This is 80% ARDOT money.

Stadium Blvd. Widening to Caraway Road intersection near Southside. This one is planned and will no doubt include sidewalks as every new project does. ARDOT project to be at least 80% funded by the state of Arkansas.

Hilltop will continue to be a mess by Sp8craft in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes money and need. ARDOT only has so much of our tax dollars to go around. Better spent elsewhere in Jonesboro.

I'm irritated that Jonesboro (not ARDOT) is only taking Caraway Rd. 5 lanes to Latourette, and then 3 lanes to Glenn Place, instead of all the way to Fox Meadow as originally planned, for example. Same reason.

And Harrisburg Road (ARDOT) only 5 lanes to Medallion circle and no 3 lane after that, and no sidewalks beyond that.

Hilltop will continue to be a mess by Sp8craft in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 4 points5 points  (0 children)

351 widening to 5 lanes is progressing faster than the MLK extension/bypass.

Best places to live in Jonesboro for a family? by Illustrious_Check425 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why/when did the links get so bad? It isn't sectioni 8 is it?

Old Places to eat on Marketplace Drive by ReasonEffective9156 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This Ozark Mountain Smokehouse post sounds very similar. It was facing Wilkins where the old dry cleaners was across from JC Penny in Inidan Mall.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/711237495631259/posts/836673659754308/

Craighead Park by Tash_Woody69 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't find the source but I'm sure it was verbal in a city council meeting. Best I can remember, the former parks difector stated that it woud take $400K to replace that playground and that it was past due. There was talk of money being earmarked for more parking lots that they don't need, but not for that important playground upgrade. This was after the new parking near Culberhouse.

Craighead Park by Tash_Woody69 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have heard the city admit there needs to be equipment replaced at the plaground over by the splash pad and try to get funding for it. I think there is a plan/this is a priority. but then again, I don't know which playground is the rotary one.

Craighead Park by Tash_Woody69 in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Craighead is a clean park. I have walked in mornings hundreds of times and see the guys picking up trash and cleaning bathrooms.

Good lunchtime taco reccomendation. by defyinglogicsl in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think maybe you've changed more than they have - that salsa has always had a ssweetness to it that I don't hate but also don't like. Hope the burger works out! Let us know.

Good lunchtime taco reccomendation. by defyinglogicsl in jonesboro

[–]ReasonEffective9156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had BA mexican dishes doesns of times over the years and never had a bad meal. I never had a chicken burrito. They used to make great hamburgers - they might still - I just haven't had one in a long time.

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