Jody Barker

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

Sports & Outdoors
5 months ago
Jonesboro city council approves more trail lights for Craighead Forest Park

The City of Jonesboro is looking to add more lights to Craighead Forest Park for those walking the park’s 3.2-mile loop trail.

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Art students bring Brookland’s spirit to life through new mural

A group of Brookland High School art students brought the city’s spirit to life through a new mural.

Education
6 months ago
Bay Elementary students top state math competition again

The school celebrated being named the February state champion in the Prodigy State Challenge by holding a school-wide pizza party. They were also named the state champion in January.

Wellness
6 months ago
Baby doll adoption event brings joy to Jonesboro memory care residents

It was all smiles and memories coming back as a Jonesboro assisted living facility hosted a unique adoption event for its residents.

Education
6 months ago
Jonesboro students bring Black history to life in wax museum

Students at Leadership Magnet School brought historical figures to life Monday by holding a wax museum in honor of Black History Month.

Sports & Outdoors
7 months ago
Jonesboro improves park safety with motion-sensing trail lights

The City of Jonesboro is making sure those taking a jog around Craighead Forest Park in the dark are safe.

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