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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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Education
2 days ago
Making Career Tech a ‘Status Symbol’: How NEACTC’s New Director Plans to Elevate Vocational Education

JRN sat down with Barnes to learn more about his past and how it has influenced his career, and how he plans to move NEACTC forward heading into the new school year.

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News
1 week ago
UPDATE | Recovery Effort Underway for Child Missing in Water in Craighead County

Emergency crews in Craighead County have officially transitioned to a recovery effort for a juvenile who was last seen going underwater and did not resurface.

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Giving Guide
3 weeks ago
Nonprofit Seeks to Bring Homelessness Support to Jonesboro

“Together We Home” is an initiative led by Rashawn Vaughan that is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.

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Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Local Experts Warn of Severe Tick Season in Northeast Arkansas

As summer temperatures peak across Northeast Arkansas, local experts are warning residents that a severe uptick in tick activity is posing a double threat to area families and their pets.

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Community
1 month ago
United Way of NEA Announces Over $425K in Funding for Various Nonprofits in 2027 Funding Cycle

Nonprofits in Northeast Arkansas will have increased support next year, as the United Way of Northeast Arkansas unveiled its recipients for its 2027 funding cycle.

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Education
1 month ago
Openings Available for Arkansas Early Learning Locations in Jonesboro

AEL provides no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to age five.

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Giving Guide
1 month ago
​10-Year-Old Jonesboro Girl’s Car Show Raises Over $1,300 for Unhoused Youth

Multiple people came together in Jonesboro to support a 10-year-old girl’s mission to provide stability and opportunity for children without a permanent home.

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News
2 months ago
$3.5 Billion Investment Secures First Phases of Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County

One of the largest solar and battery storage facilities in the United States is taking a massive step forward right in Northeast Arkansas.

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Education
2 months ago
The Human Infrastructure: How Northeast Arkansas Schools Are Educating Students Amid an Industrial Boom

With thousands of high-tech manufacturing jobs flooding into the Delta, a multi-tiered educational pipeline has mobilized to ensure that the wealth generated by this economic surge stays in the pockets of local families.

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Community
2 months ago
“Sipping With a Purpose”: A-State Student Creates Business to Empower an Inclusive Workforce

When the “Sipping With a Purpose” lemonade stand opened for its inaugural run in May, the crew was met with an incredible sight: A massive crowd of thirsty customers ready to show their support.

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