Jody Barker

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

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
NEA PRIDEfest returning in 2025 after initial cancelation

Over three months after it was initially canceled, PRIDEfest is returning to Northeast Arkansas this year.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Craighead County NAACP to honor ‘Freedom Fund Fighters’ at upcoming event

The Craighead County NAACP is hosting an event to celebrate local heroes and raise funds to help people in the community.

News
2 months ago
Jonesboro offering cooling stations amid hot temperatures

With the hot temperatures lingering in Jonesboro for much of the week, the city is making sure you stay cool.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Budweiser Clydesdales draw large crowds to downtown Jonesboro

The hot temperatures didn’t stop people from coming to downtown Jonesboro Saturday to see the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales.

Sports & Outdoors
3 months ago
New trails added to Craighead Forest interactive trail map

For those who often go out to Craighead Forest Park for a walk, now it is easier to navigate than ever thanks to technology.

Entertainment
3 months ago
Legendary Clydesdales to parade through downtown Jonesboro

The thundering hooves of the legendary Clydesdales are set to make their appearance in downtown Jonesboro this Saturday.

News
3 months ago
Craighead County Memorial Day ceremony goes on despite rain

The weather didn’t stop the Jonesboro community from remembering those who have fought for our country.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Jonesboro High School musical nominated for several awards at Orpheum

A recent production at a Jonesboro school has been nominated for several awards, with the choral director calling it “a big honor.”

Education
4 months ago
Community celebrates retirement of Jonesboro Public Schools superintendent

Family members, friends, and colleagues gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing Jonesboro Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kim Wilbanks.

Fraternity members teach students at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School how to tie a necktie.
News
4 months ago
Jonesboro students learn to dress for success at necktie event

Jonesboro students got to learn how to dress for success Wednesday afternoon, giving them the skills they need to make an impression.