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Mayor says Justice Building closed for emergency bracing after rafter damage; District Court accommodations arranged

5118146 · July 1, 2025
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Summary

Jonesboro's mayor told council the Justice Building on Washington is closed while immediate bracing and a structural examination proceed; an insurance investigator is scheduled and city employees and court operations have been relocated temporarily.

The mayor told the Jonesboro City Council on July 1 that the Justice Building on Washington is temporarily closed after routine inspection revealed damage to roof rafters. Immediate bracing is underway while a more thorough structural examination is completed.

Why it matters: The building houses city staff and District Court operations; temporary relocation and insurance review affect court schedules, employee workspace and the timeline…

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