Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – For newly appointed Arkansas Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey, roads aren’t simply about getting from one place to another. They are the foundation for economic growth, safer travel, stronger communities, and the long-term future of Northeast Arkansas.
Appearing on Arkansas State University’s The A-State Advantage podcast with host Heather Nelson, the Jonesboro businessman and developer offered one of his most detailed public discussions yet about his vision for the region since being appointed to a 10-year term on the Arkansas Highway Commission.
Halsey believes Northeast Arkansas must stop thinking of its communities as separate competitors and instead function as one connected region…