Mall at Turtle Creek being destoryed

Jonesboro, AR- Nearly 3 years after the Jonesboro tornado the Mall at Turtle Creek which substained heavy damage is being torn down.

Spinoso Real Estate Group, announced on social media Thursday that it will begin demolishing the mall soon.

“After careful consideration and planning, it has been determined that the first step in the future of The Mall at Turtle Creek is to focus on safety and improving the appearance of the property,” Carmen D. Spinoso, chairman and CEO of SREG said. “To that end, we will be initiating efforts to clean up the site, demolish and remove damaged structures and improve the overall safety and appearance of the site.”

The City of Jonesboro also releasing a statement saying SREG had “pledged to work with the city to create something we can be proud of in this space. We all look forward to the newest developments at Turtle Creek.”

The stores currently open Target, Dillard’s, and JCP would not be effected by the demolition.

The future is unknown at the property at this time.