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Jody Barker

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

News
1 week ago
Jonesboro Gas Prices Hover Near $4 as National Average Sets September Record

Local drivers are continuing to feel the pinch at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro remain near the $4 mark, mirroring a nationwide trend of unseasonably high fuel costs.

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Traffic
1 week ago
Accident Causes Lane Blockages at Highland and Red Wolf

Drivers in Jonesboro should expect delays as a traffic accident has caused a blockage at a major intersection.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
State Reviewing Cases of Former DHS Worker Facing 44 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is proactively reviewing past cases handled by a former Craighead County Family Service Worker who was arrested this week on 44 counts of possessing or using child sexual abuse material.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Appeals Court Upholds 86-Year Sentence for Jonesboro Man Convicted of Raping Minor

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the 86-year prison sentence of a Jonesboro man convicted of raping a minor.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Fight at Jonesboro High School Sends Staff Member to Hospital, Leads to Felony Arrest

Police said a fight at Jonesboro High School Tuesday morning sent a staff member to the hospital and led to one person being arrested on a felony charge.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
UPDATE | Arkansas State Police Identify Greene County Inmate Who Died in Custody

Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating an inmate death that occurred at the Greene County Detention Center.

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Traffic
2 weeks ago
UPDATE | Traffic Signals Along Highland Drive Back on After Outage

A power outage caused traffic signals at two Highland Drive intersections to go out Tuesday afternoon.

Weather Updates
2 weeks ago
UPDATE | Severe Thunderstorm Warning Allowed to Expire Due to Weakening Storm

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Craighead County until 11:15 p.m. tonight.

News
2 weeks ago
A-State Athletics Mourns Passing of Radio Broadcaster JC Cox

“JC was not only a cherished member of our radio broadcast team… he was more importantly a great friend and inspiration to us and countless others,” the athletics department shared.

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Study Shows Arkansas is Near the Bottom for ‘Happiest States’ in the U.S.

If you’ve been feeling a little exhausted or stressed lately, you certainly aren’t alone in the Natural State.