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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.

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Pet Lovers Guide
3 months ago
The Spotlight | A Jonesboro Animal Rescue that Never Clocks Out

Angie Heringer is the founder and director of ARC Angels 4 Animals, a Jonesboro-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals that have nowhere else to turn.

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Education
4 months ago
Harrisburg Senior Secures Over $6 Million in Scholarships, Chooses A-State

Klaire Harper recently earned acceptance to 87 colleges and universities across the country and has received over $6 million in scholarship offers.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Family Crisis Center Hosts Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar

This year’s event echoed the national theme designated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward.”

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Education
4 months ago
Valley View Senior Secures $125K in Educational Gifts to Pursue Aerospace Dreams

 A Valley View senior is aiming to get involved in aerospace, and his educational journey may be a little easier thanks to a big financial boost.

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Business
4 months ago
Level Up: Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge to Expand with Second Jonesboro Location

Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge is expanding its footprint in Jonesboro with a second location created for walk-in players.

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Weather Updates
4 months ago
Jonesboro EAST Students Create Digital Map of City’s Tornado Shelters

A group of Jonesboro 4th graders is making sure finding a safe spot when severe weather strikes Northeast Arkansas is quick and easy.

Color Me DARE Fun Run
Community
4 months ago
Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run

The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.

Sports
4 months ago
Daughters Bring Back Bowling Tournament to Honor Westside Teacher, Benefit Scholarship

The Jonesboro community is invited to hit the lanes at Hijinx next month for a cause that strikes close to home for one family.

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Community
5 months ago
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Partners With City for Multiple Clean-up Events Ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, the City of Jonesboro and the Keep Jonesboro Beautiful (KJB) Commission are calling on residents to help keep the area clean, green, and beautiful.

Make a Wish Paragould Police
Community
5 months ago
Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure

Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.