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Jody Barker

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

Coin Goblin Gamer's Lounge
Arts & Entertainment
7 months ago
Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym

Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.

google street view of Lazzari's
Food
7 months ago
Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month

The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.

Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes
Local Spotlight
7 months ago
Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

text graphic of a cliff with the medicaid logo on it
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit

Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.

pastaria re-opening
Food
7 months ago
Pastaria 49 announces reopening in Jonesboro

After a brief closure that left Jonesboro diners hungry for answers, Pastaria 49 announced Thursday evening that it will reopen its doors.

aerial of Valley View expansion
Education
7 months ago
Valley View High School addition project faces setback over ‘non-compliant’ materials

Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.

Shaqueille Dollison, Justin White, James Millbrooks Jr., Tyquez Cannon
Community
7 months ago
Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

Brookland Water Tower
Education
8 months ago
Brookland superintendent confirms multiple educators face non-renewal amid funding drop

Meetings were held earlier this week with some certified licensed educators to let them know they would not be recommended for contract renewal next year.

Three students stand around kiosk presenting colleges
Education
8 months ago
Jonesboro High School becomes first in NEA to install “NextGrad” college kiosk

Students leaving the Jonesboro High School cafeteria are now being greeted by a new digital window into their future.

man holds basket and baby at grocery store
Food
8 months ago
Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

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