Hancock reminded citizens if we would all pick up litter at our businesses and around our homes, we can make a difference. Another focus of the campaign is to educate everyone on the causes of litter and encourage awareness to prevent litter. On April 28th volunteers from Regions Bank, Simmons First Bank, Waste Management, Bank of America, and Riceland Foods joined in the clean up to Jazz Up Jonesboro. The groups picked up litter on the bypass between Stadium Blvd. Also, all church groups, scout groups and community groups were encouraged to work in neighborhoods to clean up our town.
Education is an important part of the clean up and recycling efforts.
Hancock also announced this spring and next fall programs will be presented in local elementary schools.