Jody Barker

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

News
3 months ago
Jonesboro Dillard’s to hold second ‘Style a Student’ program benefitting foster children

Dillard’s in Jonesboro is making sure foster children in Craighead County have the best outfits as the start of a new school year approaches.

News
3 months ago
AGFC: Jonesboro office’s insides ‘completely burnt’ in late-night fire

Officials said a fire caused damage at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s office in Jonesboro Sunday night.

Education
4 months ago
Jonesboro Public Schools launches bus tracking app for parents

Jonesboro Public Schools is making it easier to keep up with how your children get to school, thanks to a new app.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival fires up for September return

You only have a few more months until fun and competition hit Main Street, as the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival is coming back for 2025.

Arts & Culture
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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.