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Jody Barker

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

Arts & Entertainment
12 months ago
Fall Fest brings community, commerce to downtown Jonesboro

People took to downtown Jonesboro Saturday afternoon, getting a feel of the fall season while enjoying some food, music, and having family-friendly fun.

News
12 months ago
Dozens turn out for NEA 5K Rescue Run

Dozens of runners and their four-legged companions took to Craighead Forest Park Saturday to raise money and awareness for local animal rescues.

Sports
12 months ago
Golfers tee up for inaugural Jonesboro DARE golf tournament

Community members in Jonesboro gathered Friday to have a game of golf with a shared goal of supporting local youth.

News
1 year ago
Caraway Road expansion aiming to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety

The City of Jonesboro is taking the next step in a long-awaited project to expand a portion of Caraway Road to not only improve traffic, but also make sure pedestrians are safe.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
St. Bernards holds ribbon cutting for new Longevity Center

A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a new Jonesboro clinic aimed at helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro Fire Department boosts emergency response with in-house EMT training program

The Jonesboro Fire Department is making sure its firefighters are also able to provide immediate care during an emergency through a training program.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Crews battle evening fire at Jonesboro golf course, no injuries reported

An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed the clubhouse at a Jonesboro golf course Wednesday night.

Business
1 year ago
Former Mall at Turtle Creek property sold, real estate developer confirms

A portion of the former Mall at Turtle Creek property has been sold, Josh Brown, of Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development, confirmed. 

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
St. Bernards celebrates one year anniversary of Recuperative Care program

In its first year of operation, a homeless support program in Jonesboro has helped multiple people transition from instability to stable housing, and officials aim to do even more with it.

News
1 year ago
Jonesboro native reflects on time as Capitol Hill staffer during 9/11 attacks

On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a Jonesboro native who worked at the nation’s capital sat down to reflect on her time in the wake of and aftermath of the tragedy.

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