Jonesboro, Louisiana

About Jonesboro

Jonesboro, LA is a small town located in northwestern Louisiana counting 4,028 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Jonesboro is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.

📰 Jonesboro News Today

• One dead after house fire in Jonesboro, Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office opens investigation KTVE – myarklamiss.com – Your ArkLaMiss News Source · Jun 8
• Juanita Peel Obituary (2026) - Jonesboro, LA - Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home - Jonesboro Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• James Bradford Obituary (12/02/1963 - 12/06/2025) - Jonesboro, LA OregonLive.com · Apr 22
• One person injured, another arrested in Jonesboro shooting KNOE · Mar 17
• TROOP F NEWS RELEASE May 27, 2026 Driver Arrested for Vehicular Homicide Following 2025 Jackson Parish Crash Jonesboro – Troopers have continued to investigate the crash that claimed the life of 26-year-old Tayvionne Tate of Jonesboro. As part of t facebook.com · May 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jonesboro Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Jonesboro — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jonesboro

• Feasty Panda Restaurant — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Jonesboro

• Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School
• Jonesboro-Hodge High School
• Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School
• Weston High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Jackson Parish Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jonesboro

🏘️ Nearby Communities