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Jody Barker

Jody Barker is the Editor-in-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now. A lifelong resident of Northeast Arkansas and an Arkansas State University alum, Jody is dedicated to delivering fair, transparent, and community-focused news.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Jonesboro program helps Parkinson’s patients stay active with boxing gloves

An exercise program in Jonesboro is making sure people with Parkinson’s disease keep active and healthy through boxing.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro EAST students creating 360° virtual tour of fire trucks

Two Jonesboro students are working together with the Jonesboro Fire Department to make it easier to see the ins and outs of the department’s fire trucks.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Multiple NEA groups, cities assisting in Hardy flood recovery efforts

Multiple groups and cities, including Jonesboro, are stepping in to help out Hardy almost two weeks after a historic flood hit the area.

News
1 year ago
A-State A.T.L.A.S. internship class creating care packages for homeless

A group of Arkansas State University students are making sure to give a helping hand to those in need through specialized care packages.

Sports
1 year ago
A-State 5K promotes acceptance, awareness of autism

An Arkansas State University student’s vision for an autism acceptance 5K became a reality Saturday, with the help of his fraternity chapter and community members.

Food
1 year ago
NEA Jeep Club holds donation drive for Lake City tornado victims

Community members in Jonesboro stepped up Friday to help those impacted by a recent tornado.

Sports
1 year 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 & Entertainment
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Health & Wellness
1 year 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.