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Jody Barker

Jody Barker is a contributing writer at JonesboroRightNow.com. Email him at jbarkernews@gmail.com.

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Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Family Crisis Center Hosts Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar

This year’s event echoed the national theme designated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward.”

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Education
4 days ago
Valley View Senior Secures $125K in Educational Gifts to Pursue Aerospace Dreams

 A Valley View senior is aiming to get involved in aerospace, and his educational journey may be a little easier thanks to a big financial boost.

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Business
5 days ago
Level Up: Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge to Expand with Second Jonesboro Location

Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge is expanding its footprint in Jonesboro with a second location created for walk-in players.

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Weather Updates
1 week ago
Jonesboro EAST Students Create Digital Map of City’s Tornado Shelters

A group of Jonesboro 4th graders is making sure finding a safe spot when severe weather strikes Northeast Arkansas is quick and easy.

Color Me DARE Fun Run
Community
2 weeks ago
Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run

The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Daughters Bring Back Bowling Tournament to Honor Westside Teacher, Benefit Scholarship

The Jonesboro community is invited to hit the lanes at Hijinx next month for a cause that strikes close to home for one family.

earth day
Community
3 weeks ago
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Partners With City for Multiple Clean-up Events Ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, the City of Jonesboro and the Keep Jonesboro Beautiful (KJB) Commission are calling on residents to help keep the area clean, green, and beautiful.

Make a Wish Paragould Police
Community
3 weeks ago
Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure

Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.

Brookland Odyssey of the Mind Booster Club
Education
1 month ago
Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals

Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.

Education
1 month ago
Jonesboro high schoolers take to Capitol Hill for human rights conference

The JHS Amnesty International club recently returned from Amnesty International USA’s hybrid Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting 2026 and Youth Lobby Day.

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