Perrin rings bell, early reports show him to be cancer-free

By Region 8 Newsdesk | December 2, 2020 at 3:23 PM CST - Updated December 2 at 6:42 PM

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Jonesboro posted on Facebook Mayor Harold Perrin ringing the bell at his last chemotherapy treatment.

Perrin, who announced back in July that he would not seek reelection for health reasons, has been battling bladder cancer.

In the post, the city says, “The mayor still has a few follow-up appointments in the next few months, but his reports have shown him to be cancer-free, and he is definitely pleased to be finished with the chemo.

“I want to thank all my prayer warriors who came through for me. I know this has all be in God’s hands, and I am humbled by the support of our community,” the mayor said.

Mayor Perrin rings the bell, signifying the completion of his chemotherapy treatments for cancer of the bladder. The...
Posted by City of Jonesboro, AR - Government on Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Longtime friend Harold Copenhaver is set to become the new Mayor of Jonesboro in 2021.

Perrin also got a custom firefighting ax to commemorate his years of support of the Jonesboro Fire Department and the City of Jonesboro.

Today, Jonesboro Firefighters Local 3718 President Jason Oleson, had the honor of presenting Mayor Harold Perrin with an...
Posted by Jonesboro Fire Department on Wednesday, December 2, 2020