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Jody Barker

Jody Barker is the Editor-in-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now. Email him at jbarker@jonesbororightnow.com.

Crime & Safety
24 hours ago
Federal Lawsuit Blames ‘Systemic Policy Failures’ in Death of Greene County Inmate

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder and ten unnamed jail employees, alleging that systemic policy failures and a deliberate refusal to provide medical care led to an 18-year-old inmate’s death.

News
1 day ago
Gas Prices Starting to Cool Down for Jonesboro Drivers After Record-Breaking September

As the temperatures are starting to go down, so are the prices Jonesboro drivers have to pay at the pump, a trend being seen across the nation.

Elections
1 day ago
Democrat Shamal Carter Takes Solo Stage in Arkansas District 36 Debate on ASU-TV

On Thursday night, what was billed as a political debate for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 36 race quickly transitioned into a solo town-hall-style forum.

Weather Updates
1 day ago
WEATHER OUTLOOK | Cooler Temperatures, Plenty of Sunshine in Craighead County Next Week

The first full week of October looks to be a good one in Craighead County, especially as many recover from the brutal heat wave that ended late last month.

News
2 days ago
Founder of The Children’s Clinic, Dr. Charles ‘Pete’ Kemp, Passes Away at 97

Dr. Charles E. “Pete” Kemp, the founder of The Children’s Clinic in Jonesboro, passed away Thursday morning at St. Bernards Medical Center.

News
2 days ago
Jonesboro’s Neighborhood Clean-Up Scheduled for October

For those wanting to clean up their home before Halloween arrives, the next Neighborhood Clean-Up for Jonesboro is happening soon.

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Greene County Sheriff Fires Nine Jail Employees Following Inmate’s Death

Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder has terminated nine detention center employees following an internal review into the death of 18-year-old inmate Atiyana Willis.

News
3 days ago
Gov. Sanders Suspends Dyed Diesel Penalties for Arkansas Farmers and Loggers Amid High Fuel Costs

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Tuesday, signing an executive order that temporarily allows Arkansas farmers and loggers to use tax-free, dyed diesel fuel in highway vehicles without facing state penalties.

Community
4 days ago
600 Volunteers Roll up Sleeves for 32nd Annual United Way Day of Caring

In total, the community logged 3,500 volunteer hours in a single day.

Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Harrisburg Mayor Orders Flock Cameras to be Taken Offline Amid Privacy Concerns

The ongoing debate over automated license plate readers has taken a visible turn in Poinsett County, where Harrisburg Mayor Justin Kimble ordered the city’s Flock cameras be covered with black trash bags and taken offline.

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