City of Jacksonville, AR - Government

09/12/2026

DON'T FORGET: I-57 northbound will shift onto new pavement from 8 p.m. tomorrow, Sunday, September 13 through 5 a.m. Monday, September 14. Two ramps will also be closed during the traffic shift: the N James Street off-ramp (Exit 10A) from 8 p.m. to midnight on Sunday, and the LRAFB off-ramp (Exit 11) from midnight to 3 a.m. on Monday.

Once the traffic shift is complete, the following on- and off-ramps will be open for use:
🛣 N James Street (Exit 10A) on- and off-ramps
🛣 N First Street and JP Wright Loop Road (Exit 10B) on- and off-ramps
🛣 Air Force Base (Exit 11) off-ramp

Traffic will be controlled with message boards, traffic drums, barrier walls and signage.

09/11/2026

Low-flying military aircraft, C-130 Hercules and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, and cannon fire will be heard from Camp Robinson throughout the morning as part of their annual Minuteman Day event.

Cannons will sound at the start of the event and periodically throughout the morning, with cannon fire expected to continue until approximately 11:00 a.m.

09/11/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC SHIFT, RAMP OPENINGS AND TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 🚧
A northbound traffic shift onto new pavement between Main Street (Exit 9) and the Air Force Base (Exit 11) will take place from 8 p.m. Sunday, September 13 through 5 a.m. Monday, September 14.

Two temporary alternating ramp closures will be in place during the traffic shift.
❗️ N James Street off-ramp (Exit 10A) from 8 p.m. to midnight on Sunday
❗️ LRAFB off-ramp (Exit 11) from midnight to 3 a.m. on Monday

Once the traffic shift is complete, several northbound ramps will be open for use.
❗️ N James Street (Exit 10A) on- and off-ramps
❗️ N First Street and JP Wright Loop Road (Exit 10B) on- and off-ramps
❗️ Air Force Base (Exit 11) off-ramp

Traffic will be controlled with message boards, traffic drums, barrier walls and signage. Areas adjacent to Interstate 57 may experience noise impacts during the overnight hours.

For more information about ARDOT Job CA0604, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

09/11/2026

We will never forget the lives that were lost during the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93 twenty-five years ago.

Today, we pause to reflect, remember and honor the fallen and the heroes who answered the call. We will always remember. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

FestiVille doesn't happen without our Jacksonville Parks and Recreation team! Thank you to our Parks and Rec team for all of their behind-the-scenes work during FestiVille! From setting up West Main Street early in the morning to keeping the event area clean throughout the day to returning West Main Street to normal once the festivities have wrapped up, we appreciate all of the hard work that goes into making FestiVille possible each and every year.

Thank you to everyone who works behind the scenes to make FestiVille a success! 🧡

09/10/2026

A second Saturday calls for a second chance and a forever home! 🐾 Stop by Jacksonville Animal Services this Saturday, September 12, to meet the adorable animals waiting for their forever best friends!

📍 217 S Redmond Road
📆 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Meet the shelter's animals before Saturday by visiting https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ar/jacksonville/jacksonville-animal-shelter-ar60/

09/09/2026

Foster an animal, save two lives. 🐶❤️ Jacksonville Animal Services is in need of foster homes for dogs and puppies currently at the shelter. By opening your home to be a foster home, you make space for another animal to enter the shelter and receive the care they need as they wait for their forever home.

Learn more about fostering by messaging JAS today!

🚨 We need fosters—now more than ever. 🚨

Our shelter is beyond capacity, and we are out of space to safely take in more animals. That means every single foster home opened quite literally saves a life.

Right now, we have dogs and puppies waiting in kennels longer than they should, getting overlooked simply because there isn’t room to give them the attention they deserve. Fostering gives them a break from the stress of the shelter and helps us learn more about their personalities—making them even more adoptable.

Here’s the reality:
If we don’t have fosters, we can’t say “yes” to the next animal in need.

What fostering looks like:
🐾 Temporary—days, weeks, or longer (you choose!)
🐾 We provide supplies and support
🐾 You provide a safe place and love
🐾 You are the bridge between homeless and forever home

Whether you can take a playful puppy, a shy dog who just needs a quiet place, or a medical case that needs rest—you make the difference.

Even one open home can change everything.

💌 If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is your sign. Please message us or apply today.

09/09/2026

WE'RE HIRING! The City of Jacksonville is searching for a motivated and organized individual to join the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation team as Aquatics Assistant! This is a part-time position at the Jacksonville Community Center. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and some weekends and evenings during special events.

This position is responsible for scheduling, registering and collecting fees for pool parties, swim lessons, Splash Zone and aquatic specialty classes; assisting with Red Cross classes and registration; working with military, daycares and homeschool groups.

Qualifications: must have excellent cashier, communication and phone skills.

Interested in learning more? Visit https://www.jacksonvillear.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=114&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=AQUATICS-ASSISTANT-PART-TIME-56 for a complete job description and to download the application. Applications can be emailed to [email protected], faxed to (501) 982-4670 or dropped off at City Hall (1 Municipal Drive).

For questions or more information, please call City of Jacksonville -AR Human Resources at (501) 982-4671.

09/08/2026

We are only MONTHS away from the finish line of construction along Interstate 57! 🚧🎉 Construction is 92% complete and remains on track for completion in December 2026. 🏗️

For more information about Job CA0604, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

📸: Arkansas Department of Transportation and Garver

09/08/2026

Five Points was THE place to be this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who came out and spent time with us at FestiVille! We can't wait to do it all again next year! 🎉🧡