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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.

Brookland Odyssey of the Mind Booster Club
Education
5 months ago
Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals

Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.

Education
5 months ago
Jonesboro high schoolers take to Capitol Hill for human rights conference

The JHS Amnesty International club recently returned from Amnesty International USA’s hybrid Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting 2026 and Youth Lobby Day.

medical transport via helicopter
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
The golden hour lifeline: The logistics of air medical transport in Northeast Arkansas

For patients experiencing severe medical events, the sound of rotor blades cutting through the air represents the “golden hour.”

Lazzari's JFD operation
Business
5 months ago
Former Lazzari’s building serves Jonesboro one last time as JFD training site

The Jonesboro Fire Department utilized the commercial building for real-world rescue and training exercises.

Kickball
Health & Wellness
5 months ago
NEA Divine Intervention to host 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament

NEA Divine Intervention is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues.

Coin Goblin Gamer's Lounge
Arts & Entertainment
5 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
5 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
6 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
6 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
6 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.

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