Interested in fun facts and the history of Jonesboro, AR?
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Here are some interesting facts about Jonesboro, Arkansas:

1. Jonesboro is the largest city in Northeast Arkansas with a population of approximately 75,000.
2. The city was named after State Senator William A. Jones, who supported the city's founding in 1859.
3. The first courthouse in Jonesboro was a log cabin. In 1901, the Craighead County Courthouse, which is still used today, was built at a cost of $60,000.
4. Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University, which has a student population of over 14,000.
5. The 1928 Jonesboro Tornado was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, killing 36 people and injuring over 300.
6. Johnny Cash's first marriage took place in Jonesboro in 1954.
7. The city is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Craighead Forest Park and Crowley's Ridge Nature Center.
8. Jonesboro has a thriving arts community, with several galleries and the award-winning Foundation of Arts theatre company.