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Council approves two private-club alcohol permits amid public opposition
Jonesboro City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
After public comments urging rejection, Jonesboro council voted to approve private-club permits for Manarca’s Mexican and Walk On Sports Bistro; opponents said the area is already saturated with alcohol outlets and raised safety concerns.
The Jonesboro City Council on Feb. 17 approved two private-club alcohol permits despite public opposition from residents who urged council not to grant additional permits.
For Manarca’s Mexican, applicant representative Scott Hunter answered council questions; speakers Bob Vester and James Owen Hines urged the council not to…
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