According to Jackson Parish Sheriff Andy Brown as of April 20th, 2020, Jackson Parish had a total of 36 people who had tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully no deaths have been reported leaving the parish as one of the least infected of the 64 parishes that have reported to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).

The numbers announced are different than the numbers shown by the LDH who shows only 15 cases in Jackson Parish. Statewide the LDH has confirmed 23,928 cases and 1,296 deaths with 7,044 having recovered. Nationwide the count has grown to 794,651 confirmed cases and 42,486 deaths with 71,861 having recovered.

Everyone is still asked to stay home unless it’s essential that you be out. If you have to get out please remember to practice social distancing and follow all other CDC guidelines.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES…………..STAY HOME!

The hits just keep on coming…………line from Top Gun

Already this year LaDamien Bradford of Jonesboro-Hodge High School has been named to the boys basketball first team in district 1-2A and in Class AA. Now he has earned the designation as All-Area Player of the Year by the Shreveport Times.

As stated by Jimmy Watson of the Times it is hard to argue with success. Over the last two seasons the Texas A&M signee has led the Tigers to two district titles and a state tournament appearance. This season the 6’4” shooting guard averaged a double-double checking in with 24.5 points per game and 13.3 rebounds while also chipping in 5.5 assists and 3.8 steals.
“LaDamien really stepped up his game the second half of district play,” Tigers coach Allen Tew said. “The team played its best during the last month of the season and the playoffs and that was due not only to LaDamien’s talent, but his leadership and making the young players around him better.”

Joining Bradford on the first team is close friend Chanse Robinson (22.9 ppg, 12.2 rpg) of Lincoln Prep Jakemin Abney (23.8 ppg, 8 rpg) of Simsboro, Devonte Snow (23 ppg. 8 rpg) of Natchitoches-Central, Decari Markray (21.7 ppg, 9.4 rpg) of Doyline, Kenneth Bradley (19.6 ppg) of Red River and Thomas Howell (27.1 ppg, 16.2 rpg) of St. Mary’s in Natchitoches

In an unusual move the Times selected two as Coach of the Year in Michael Normand who led Doyline to a 33-2 record and the Class B state title and Stephen Birch of Pleasant Hill who went 27-9 on the season and played in the Class C title game.

The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has made the following decision regarding the Sunshine Festival: Based on the executive decision made yesterday to extend the social distancing until April 30, the festival has been postponed indefinitely. Thank you for your continued support of the chamber and the decisions that are being made regarding our scheduled events and activities.

On April 15th Governor John Bel Edwards signed a proclamation closing K-12 public schools in Louisiana to students until the end of the current school year, with students getting their education via remote learning, as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19.

“Closing public schools in Louisiana for the remainder of the year is not a choice I was excited to make, but it is one that is necessary to protect the safety of our children, our teachers and staff and the community at large,” Gov. Edwards said. “But, I want to be clear about something: This isn’t the end of learning, it’s just the end of students physically going to school campuses for the remainder of the semester. Remote learning will continue and, we will all work together to make sure that our students do not fall behind academically. In addition, we expect that school systems will continue to provide nutrition and meals for students.”

“To our students, I want to thank you for learning in such trying times, and I want to thank our teachers for committing to remote learning and keeping a connection with you. It is not lost on me that our parents are being asked to manage so much more than they ever expected they would have to, and I thank them for taking an even more active role in their children’s education than normal,” Gov. Edwards said. “And to our soon-to-be graduates: I do not have the words to tell you how proud I am of you for your accomplishments, especially under such hard and unconventional circumstances. We will properly celebrate you in time, when it is safe. We will all get through this together and we will come back stronger than we were before.”

The fields are all mowed and the lines have been drawn but there is still no baseball or softball games being played at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department. Furthermore it doesn’t look like the summer leagues will begin any time soon according to Director Tommy Smith.

“We are ready to go as soon as we get the approval to do so,” said Smith. “Until the state directors for Little League and Dixie Youth give us the go ahead though there is nothing we can do.”

On a positive note the golf course located in Hodge is now once again open for play in a limited capacity. Playing rules state that only one person is allowed per cart and that there are no carts available for rent. It is asked that you call the pro shop at the course before you come to ensure a tee time.

Sandy Holloway, Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) president, issued the following statement in response to Governor Edwards extending the closure of school facilities for the remainder of the school year:

“With the announcement of statewide school facilities closure for the rest of this academic year, we call on school districts to ensure learning for all students and the continuation of food service. We must now move ahead with a sense of urgency and thoughtfulness in developing plans for the future that address and correct learning gaps resulting from COVID-19.

As such, I have tapped BESE Members Ashley Ellis and Preston Castille to take the lead for the Board in liaising with the Louisiana Department of Education as they outline an academic plan for the future. BESE remains committed to prioritizing students, their learning, and engaging stakeholders as our state navigates these unchartered waters.

There will be many opportunities and challenges ahead as we continue to work together during these uncertain times; in the meantime, schools and school systems need to be supported in their decisions in providing services to all populations of students, encouraging the use of materials and resources that are already in use.”

BESE is the administrative policymaking body for elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. The Board sets key education initiatives and works to outline an education agenda to achieve continuous improvement of public education as measured by student and school achievement.

Their spring sports senior season may have gotten wiped out by the decision to cancel the school year due to the Coronavirus epidemic but that didn’t stop four with ties to Jackson Parish from completing their academic requirements in fine fashion.

As result Lauren Menzina and Clayton Guyotte of Cedar Creek who has family ties in Jackson Parish, Luke Beamesderfer of Weston and Sha’Taylor Reed of Quitman were named to the LHSAA Composite Academic All-State team after ending their senior season with perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Menzina, who will continue her playing career at Louisiana Tech made the elite team in softball. Guyotte and Beamesderfer were selected in baseball and Reed was named in girls track.

Following Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’s announcement to extend the closure of school facilities to students for the duration of the 2019-2020 academic calendar year, Acting State Superintendent Beth Scioneaux issued a statement emphasizing the need for continued learning and for strong preparation for the 2020-2021 school year.

“We respect the decision of the Governor to extend the closure of school facilities to students for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to ensure the health and safety of our citizens. Learning, however, must continue. Every community needs a plan for continued learning.

The Louisiana Department of Education is committed to supporting school systems in the continued development and implementation of those plans to ensure every child is engaged for the remainder of this school year and fully prepared to enter the next grade.

The next six weeks are also critical planning time for a strong start in 2020-2021. At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Louisiana must prepare to:

1. Identify every child’s learning level;
2. Implement a plan to ensure every child is ready to build on that learning level, including strategies for extra academic time and continued use of high-quality curriculum; and
3. Support the Class of 2020 in the successful transition to life after high school graduation.

The Department will provide programmatic support and coordinate financial support to achieve these ambitions. Our children, our families, and our educators deserve nothing less.”

The statement comes after the Department issued guidance to school systems regarding the Class of 2020 and distance education opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. Following consultation with school system leaders, the Department plans to issue guidance related to retaining and promoting students in grades Kindergarten through 11, as well as to ensuring access to technology for all students.

After leading Cedar Creek to a Division IV state semi-final appearance Alli Freeman has been name to the ALL-NELA small school second team as selected by the New Star in Monroe. The senior who also earned All-State honorable mention honors and whose parents Scott and Sonya Freeman hail from Jackson Parish averaged 12 points, 13 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game to help the Lady Cougars go 28-5 on the season.

Teammate Sarah Adams earned first team honors along with MVP Emily Wertz and Conleigh Laseter from Ouachita Christian whose coach Stan Humphries was named Coach of the Year after guiding his team to a 35-1 record and a second place finish in Division IV. Tasionna McDaniel of Delhi and Tierra Spurs of Ferriday rounded out the first team. Additional second team selections were Jayden Ellerman – OCS, Pashonnay Johnshon – St. Frederick, Ashanti May – Delhi and Amari West – Rayville.

The damage wasn’t near as bad in Jackson Parish as was felt in the Monroe area but the severe line of thunderstorms that swept through north Louisiana this past Sunday left its mark locally as many were left without power for several hours.

Fortunately no injuries were reported but power lines and trees were downed with the brunt of the damage being felt east of Highway 167 and throughout the eastern part of the parish. Thanks to the tremendous effort of Entergy crews 98% of Jackson Parish had their power restored the same day.

The worst of the damage seemed to be centered in Ouachita Parish where hundreds of homes and the Monroe Regional Airport received extensive damage. According to Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo upward to 300 homes received damage in Monroe, West Monroe and Ouachita Parish but although there were several injuries because of the storm no deaths were reported.

According to reports provided by the Jackson Sheriff’s Office (JPSO)on April 14th there are now 23 people that have tested positive for the Coronavirus. These numbers are different from the nine that has been reported by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).

“While the LDH has a different total than what we show our numbers are the ones that are correct,” said Sheriff Andy Brown. “The information we have posted comes from our local hospital and area medical professionals.”

Sheriff Brown continues to stress the importance for everyone to stay at home unless it is essential that they be out along with practicing social distancing and follow all other CDC guidelines. The new numbers of those infected are up by 9 since the same time last week but are still some of the lowest totals reported across the state. There are still no deaths associated with the outbreak locally.

Jonesboro-Hodge senior and Texas A&M signee LaDamien Bradford has been named first team All-State in Class 2A. The versatile 6’4” guard who led JHHS to a district 1-2A title and a state quarterfinal playoff appearance finished the season with a 24.5 points per game average which ranks as one of the highest single season scoring averages in school history.

Bradford was joined on the first team by one other north Louisiana player in 6’2” Kashie Natt of Rayville (22.0 ppg). Additional first team selection were 6’0” Carlos Stewart of state champion Dunham, who was named MVP of Class 2A after averaging 28.2 ppg., 6’6” Collin Holloway of Port Allen (18.5 ppg) and 6’4” Javon Ruffin of Newman (22.3 ppg).

Two more north Louisiana players were named to the second team in Lake Nate Braden of Lakeview and Jalen McDonald of Red River (Coushatta). Deshawn Jackson of Pickering, Ricky Vollan from Episcopal and Billy Francis Jr. out of Lafayette Christian rounded out the squad. Derrick Jones of Port Allen earned Coach of the Year honors.

It is one of the most memorable events in a teenager’s life. What is being referenced is the annual Junior/Senior Prom that is traditionally held each year at every high school across the nation each spring.

Girls shop for weeks for the perfect dress or have one custom made. Boys go to the men’s clothing store to get fitted for what for many of them is the first tuxedo they have ever worn. Yet this year this age old tradition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak that has caused schools and their activities to be shut down.

For Kari and Wayne Thomas of Quitman the thought of their graduating senior daughter, Ashton having to miss out on this special event this was just too much to take. As result they came up with a most novel idea. They decided to hold a “quarantine prom” at their home an event that will forever be treasured by their grateful daughter.

“I wasn’t really expecting it,” said Ashton in an interview with KNOE-TV news who did a feature story on the creative event this past Wednesday, April 8th. “When my father told me to go put on my prom dress I thought maybe he was planning on taking some pictures or something. When I came downstairs and they had the table set with my favorite food and the music was playing it was a really nice surprise.”

The lights are on but you’re not home…… lyrics from Addicted to Love by Robert Palmer

On April 13th the lights were turned on at football stadiums all across the nation including at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium at Jonesboro-Hodge High School in recognition of the prep spring sports athletes that because of the Coronavirus outbreak were forced to miss their senior season.

Those being remembered for not being able to participate are athletes that competed in baseball and softball as well as boys and girls track but due to the schools across the nation being closed were not able to have their final sports season conducted.

“I hate that these young athletes weren’t able to finish their high school career like they normally would have gotten to,” said JHHS Athletic Director Terrance Blankenship. “We wanted to participate in this so that our athletes know that our hearts go out to them.”

Since the founding of America churches all across the nation have traditionally been packed on Easter Sunday. Other than on Christmas there is no other time that Christians make it a point to go to the church of their choice as they celebrate the rising of Jesus Christ.

Unfortunately these days are not normal times as America deals with the Coronavirus and lives with the many social distancing restrictions that have crippled not only the economy but the ability for people to even go to church.

Thanks to the creativity of a local pastor one congregation was able to come together this past Easter and be able worship at their church. This was made able by Jonesboro-Hodge United Methodist pastor Paul Stearns who came up with an idea that not only allowed his congregation to worship at the church but also stay within the guidelines that have been handed down by federal authorities.

What the “out-of-the-box” thinking Pastor did was hold a sunrise service on the church grounds where his parishioners stayed in their cars in the parking lot while he conducted Sunday service.

“For the last couple of weeks we have not been able to hold service as we are used to,” said Stearns. “I felt it was vitally important that especially on this day that our congregation had the opportunity to come and worship.”

About half of the congregation that normally attends showed up for the unique service and all were very appreciative of Stearns, who stood in front of the mass of parked vehicles to deliver his short but concise sermon.

“It was different to say the least,” said one in attendance who echoed the sentiments of all there. “Still it allowed us to worship on this very important day and I am very grateful for the Pastor for thinking up this idea. “

As a leader on the offensive line for Jonesboro-Hodge High School from 1986-89 Jay Watson helped the Tigers win three straight state championships and reach the semi-finals in another. Now he hopes to lead another group of Tigers to the same hallowed ground.

Only this time it will be as head coach of Winnfield where this past Friday he was named head football coach and athletic director. The appointment was a “dream-come-true” for Watson who has wanted to be in this position ever since he was a player.

“I have wanted this for a long time and am very thankful to finally be in this position,” said Watson in an interview with the Jackson Parish Journal. “I can’t wait to get started.”

While this is Watson’s first opportunity to be a head coach and athletic director it is during his second stint at Winnfield that he has gotten the chance. As soon as he graduated from Northwestern State University where he played for two years he became an assistant at Winnfield where he stayed from 1997-2005. For six of those years he served as defensive coordinator.

“Not only am I very glad to get the chance to be a head coach it makes it even more special that I will be coaching here,”  added Watson. “I have a long history here with many great memories.”

While reminiscing on his coaching journey over the past twenty some odd years (WHS 1997-2005, JHHS 2006-09, West Ouachita (2010-16), Ruston Jr. High (2017-18) and at Winnfield again last year Watson made it a point  to mention several people that were so very important in him being where he is today.

“First and foremost I want to start with Joey Pender,” reflected Watson. “I am the coach I am today because of him. He has been a mentor of mine since I was a player and I only hope to be the kind of coach that he was. He taught a player how to compete in football but in life as well.”

“I also am thankful for my coaching staff while I was playing for Jonesboro-Hodge. I can’t tell you how fortunate I was to have coaches like Pender, Walter Causey, Jimmie Davis, Ted Reeves and Roy Barlow, “ said Watson. “It was a who’s who among great men who dedicated their lives to helping their players win in everything they did as a high schooler and as an adult. I hope I will make them proud.”

With his wife Rachael (Ponder), who is the nursing coordinator at the Jackson Parish Correctional Center and the children: Avery (10), Jayse (9) and Landrie (4) Jackson Parish is still is home and Watson says he always still pulls for JHHS and that will continue – except one weekend each season.

It is a guarantee that among the many friends he has from his playing and coaching days at Jonesboro-Hodge they will do the same for Watson – except for that same weekend.

The season ended earlier than Mason Jeane and Clara Womack of Quitman wanted it to but their contribution to the success of their squads was duly noted as evidenced by the QHS pair earning Honorable Mention Class B All-State designation as voted on by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
For Jeane it is a fitting end to a strong career that saw him hold his own in head to head competition with the premier post players from the past two state champions in district play. Womack, who is one of north Louisiana’s premier three-point threats, will get another chance to improve her standing among the state’s elite next year.

The Most Valuable Players in Class B for the boys were Decari Markray of state champion Doyline with additional first teamers being Jackemin Abney and Kalep Crane from Simsboro, Garrett Edwards of Pitkin and Shaquay Clark of J.S. Clark Leadership Academy. Coach of the Year was Michael Normand of Doyline

On the girls side Rylee Jinks of Fairview was named MVP with Hathaway head coach Courtnee Young beinf named Coach of the Year. Additional first team selections were Maggie Manuel of Fariview, Gracie Sylvia of Florien and Vanessa Duhe from Lacassine.

(Born: November 12, 1996 – Died: April 11, 2020

Mr. Tracy Harold Rushing III was ushered through the gates of heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2020. Professionally the 23 year old man worked on a surveying crew for pipelines. In his free time he enjoyed hanging out with his friends, play video games and watching movies as well as spending time with his paternal grandmother Etta Catherine Rushing who he truly adored.

There was a private graveside service for family only on Tuesday, April 14th at the Antioch Community Church Cemetery in Brewton’s Mill with Reverend Russell Rhodes presiding with the interment being under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

Those left to cherish his memory are parents, Butch Rushing, Kim and Sonny Watts. Siblings are Savannah and Drew Amran and Kody Cannady. Also is his paternal grandmother Etta Catherine Rushing and maternal grandmother Alvern Cannady as well as step sisters and brother in laws Stephanie and Michael McBride, Heather and Josh Linton, Mallory and Jonathan Garrett and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

There will be a memorial service so family and friends can gather at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made to Teen Challenge located at 411 E. California, Ruston, LA 71270.

According to numbers supplied by the Louisiana Department of Health on April 6th eight people have tested positive for the Coronavirus in Jackson Parish. The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office has been able to confirm that actually nine people had tested positive for the virus but a second test later confirmed that one who was thought to be infected tested negative. Four actual COVID-19 cases have been identified with no deaths.

Data from the state on April 4th showed that 12,496 cases have been reported with 409 deaths being attributed to COVID-19 with the majority of those being in or around New Orleans. Additional results show 1,726 state residents are in hospitals with 571 of those required to be on ventilators. With 61 of the 64 parishes in the state reporting there have been 4,196 tests completed by the state laboratory with 54,304 tests completed and reported to the state by commercial entities.

“We continue to encourage residents to please stay home if you don’t have to be out and abide by all CDC guidelines” said Jackson Parish Sheriff Andy Brown. “The virus doesn’t move. People move it. If we stop moving, the virus stops moving. It’s that simple. Please be responsible and be patient. This too shall pass.”

Seniors Mason Jeane of Quitman and Hunter Strickland of Weston has been named first team All-District 2B in boys basketball. Head Coach Josh Brown and senior Kalep Brown of Class B state runner-up and district 2B champion Simsboro won Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors.

Hunter Alexander and Joshua Smith of Quitman along with Jace Holt of Weston was named to the second team with Cooper Williams of Quitman and Kendrick Tatum of Weston earning Honorable Mention designation.

Additional first team awards went to Jakemin Abney of Simsboro and Chris Williams of Choudrant. Jamarion Cato and Braxton Taylor of Simsboro and Sammy Smith of Choudrant were the other second team selections.

First Team 2B All-District Team
1. Kalep Crane (MVP) Simsboro 23.0 ppg 6.0 rpg
2. Hunter Strickland Weston 16.5 ppg 12.2 rpg
3. Mason Jeanne Quitman 14.8 ppg 5.0 rpg
4. Jakemin Abney Simsboro 23.0 ppg 8.0 rpg
5. Chris Williams Choudrant 12.2 ppg 3.3 rpg

Second Team 2B All-District Team
1. Hunter Alexander Quitman
2. Joshua Smith Quitman
3. Jace Holt Weston
4. Jamarian Cato Simsboro
5. Braxton Taylor Simsboro
6. Sammy Smith Choudrant

Honorable Mention
1. Kendrick Tatum Weston
2. Cooper Williams Quitman
3. Nick Maryland Simsboro
4. Luke Holloway Choudrant

Geoffrey Underwood and Kylee Portilloz of District 2B girls champion Choudrant swept post season all-district Coach of the Year and Player of the Year honors but the backcourt on the 2B All-District girls team belonged to Quitman High as Clara Womack and Bethany Leach both earned first team designation.

Brayli Stewart of Quitman and Emma Kate McBride of Weston was named to the second team. Lauren Maxwell, Lexie Robinson and Mallory Tolar of Weston and Florence Curaza of Quitman received Honorable Mention.
Additional first team honorees were Alexia Hester of Simsboro and Katie Wiley of Choudrant with Jamillion Harris and Tytiana Jones of Simsboro and Alexus Tate of Choudrant being named to the second team.

First Team Girls 2B All-District Team
1. Kylee Portilloz (MVP) Choudrant 16.8 ppg 13.8 rpg
2. Clara Womack Quitman 15.8 ppg 5.6 rpg
3. Bethany Leach Quitman 8.9 ppg 3.5 rpg
4. Alexia Hester Simsboro n/a n/a
5. Katie Wiley Choudrant 15.0 ppg 4.3 rpg

Second Team All-District
1. Emma Kate McBride Weston
2. Brayli Stewart Quitman
3. Jamillian Harris Simsboro
4. Tytiana Jones Simsboro
5. Alexus Tate Choudrant

Honorable Mention
1. Lauren Maxwell Weston
2. Lexie Robinson Weston
3. Mallory Tolar Weston
4. Florence Curaza Quitman
5. Kaylie Bradshaw Choudrant
6. Emma Underwood Choudrant
7. Gracie Watts Simsboro

Jonesboro-Hodge head basketball coach Allen Tew has been named Coach of the Year as voted on by District 1-2A coaches. It is the second straight year that Tew has earned the honor after leading the Tigers to the district championship this year by virtue of winning a three team playoff after JHHS, North Caddo and Lakeside all finished the season with identical 4-2 district records.

JHHS senior and Texas A&M signee LaDamien Bradford was named first team All – District with seniors Jaylen Kendrick and Edward Kary along with sophomore Tydre Malone earning second team honors. Sophomore Justin Calahan earned Honorable Mention designation.

Reginald Martin of North Caddo was named MVP of district 1-2A. Other first team designees include Cortz Collin of North Caddo, Branthony Brown and Austin Sims of Lakeside and Austin Riser from D’Arbonne Woods. Lamar McKinsey and Orlando Roberson of Lakeside also were named to the second team.

First Team District 1-2A All-District
LaDamien Bradford – JHHS
Cortez Collin – North Caddo
Branthony Brown – Lakeside
Austin Sims – Lakeside
Austin Riser – D’Arbonne Woods

2nd Team All-District
Jaylen Kendrick – JHHS
Edward Kary – JHHS
Tydre Malone – JHHS
Lamar McKinsey – Lakeside
Orlando Roberson – Lakeside

Honorable Mention
Justin Calahan – JHHS
Alden Auger – D’Arbonne Wodds
Ondray Miles – Lakeside

MVP – Reginald Martin, North Caddo
Coach of the Year – Allen Tew, JHHS

With the world as we have grown to know it changing since the COVID-19 virus there are some important details that you need to know. Thanks to the Jonesboro Police Department and Chief James “Spike” Harris who encourages all residents to follow the guidelines that have been issued in dealing with the virus see below for some valuable information.

1. Needed food and supplies: All Jonesboro donation centers are being consolidated to one distribution center located at Grace Baptist Church on Aggie Rd. This location is open for anyone who needs these items, but you must show proof of a current address in an affected area. Open 8-5 Friday and 10-6 Saturday. Please give if able.

2. Monetary Donations: Two places are set up for monetary donations. This can be made by contacting the American Red Cross at 870-932-3212 or to the United Way at 870-935-3658. One hundred percent (100%) of United Way donations will be kept local. If you want your Red Cross Donation to benefit Jonesboro victims, you must make the donation in person at their Jonesboro office located at 2416 S. Madison.

3. Road Closed: Prospect Road is closed to thru traffic. This area is VERY congested so please avoid the area completely.

4. Curfew: Curfew is in effect again tonight and every night from 10pm-6am and until further notice. NO ONE should be on the streets after 10pm unless they are heading to or from work.

5. All COVID-19 restrictions still apply: You are encouraged to STAY HOME as much as possible. Your temperature will be checked before you enter any city buildings. City playgrounds and parks are still closed except walking trails.

6. Burn Ban: There is a burn ban effective in Jonesboro city limits that will stay in place until further notified.

7. Trash/Debris disposal: Household waste and construction debris must go to Legacy Landfill. All yard debris, tree limbs, and live vegetation must go to the pit on Strawflood Rd or to the incinerator site on Dan Ave.

8. Construction companies: Construction companies MUST obtain a privilege license from City Hall prior to doing ANY work in Jonesboro. These can be obtained (usually same day) at City Hall at 300 S Church. ALL
COMPANY VEHICLES MUST HAVE THE YELLOW PLACARD CLEARLY VISIBLE IN EVERY VEHICLE IN THEIR FLEET. These will be obtained from City Hall as well. If a vehicle does not have this placard clearly visible on every single vehicle in their fleet, DO NOT LET THEM DO WORK FOR YOU!

9. Be aware of scams: If you hire someone to do work for you in the coming weeks, know that they are REQUIRED to be able to show you their privilege license before work is performed. Get ALL information you possibly can to avoid scams – get a photo of their ID, their privilege license, phone numbers, business cards, etc. ALL COMPANY VEHICLES MUST HAVE THE YELLOW PLACARD CLEARLY VISIBLE IN EVERY VEHICLE IN THEIR FLEET. These will be obtained from City Hall to show Authorized Contractors. If a vehicle does not have this placard clearly visible on every single vehicle in their fleet, DO NOT LET THEM DO WORK FOR YOU!