Jody Barker

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

News
1 month ago
Six months later: The impact of downtown Jonesboro’s commercial truck ordinance

The ordinance, passed on June 17, was intended to redirect large truck traffic away from downtown Jonesboro.

Education
2 months ago
NEA healthcare leaders weigh impact of new federal student loan restrictions on healthcare industry

A-State students will see changes to loan borrowing caps as of July 1, 2026 in some degrees.

News
2 months ago
Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter

Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.

News
3 months ago
City of Jonesboro to hold food drive face-off

For the next month, three Jonesboro city departments will engage in a friendly competition, all to make sure children are fed in the region.

Business
3 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro restoration project honors legacy of late CNI president

What began as a project to revitalize a downtown Jonesboro building has become a tribute to a late business leader and the employees who stayed with his company.

Education
3 months ago
Jonesboro school camp teaches students hands-on trade skills

Jonesboro students spent Saturday morning learning various skills, exploring new trades and being encouraged to “dream bigger.”

Food
3 months ago
Jonesboro restaurants, food bank brace for impact of SNAP benefits pause

Restaurants and organizations in Jonesboro are working on making sure families are fed as a pause in federal food aid has been approaching.

Education
3 months ago
New Brookland intermediate school ‘starting to take shape,’ on track for 2026 opening

Construction on Brookland Public School’s new intermediate school is moving forward, with its opening date looking to be on track.

Education
3 months ago
International Studies among 10 schools chosen for Arkansas shade trees program

A hands-on lesson in science and community responsibility is taking root at a Jonesboro school with help from a state program.