Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance; local homeless affected

The Jonesboro City Council officially passed a new ordinance on November 5, prohibiting overnight camping in all city-owned parks and parking lots. The regulation mandates that camping activities must now be restricted to designated areas only. According to Northeast Arkansas News, the measure was introduced to address ongoing safety concerns within the community. This policy change directly impacts the local homeless population, who must now find alternative arrangements for overnight shelter.