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Jody Barker

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

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Former Hardy Police Chief Found Guilty on All Charges

A Sharp County jury has returned guilty verdicts against former Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose, according to the court clerk assigned to the trial.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
$149.3M in Arkansas Rural Health Grants Awarded; St. Bernards, NYITCOM Among Recipients

Healthcare in Craighead County and Northeast Arkansas is getting a financial boost as the state rolls out nearly $150 million in federal grants aimed at transforming rural healthcare.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Eight Missing Arkansas Children Recovered During ‘Operation HOPE’

The four-day initiative focused primarily on locating children missing from foster care or those in high-risk circumstances.

News
1 month ago
Arkansas to Receive $172M in $17.1 Billion Multistate Settlement with Meta Over Child Safety

The agreement resolves lawsuits from 51 attorney generals that allege the tech giant misled the public about the addictive nature of its platform and impact on children’s mental health.

Sports
1 month ago
Jonesboro Shooters Claim National Titles at AIM Grand Nationals

Sending just 20 members divided into four squads, the team brought home a haul of 34 awards, which included 24 individual medals and 10 squad medals.

News
1 month ago
USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported

The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at East Highland Drive and Kathleen Street. The fire has since been put out.

Arts & Entertainment
1 month ago
Jonesboro Couple Takes Home $185,432 on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

A Jonesboro couple faced the massive 40-foot pegboard on NBC’s The Wall Monday night, walking away with a life-changing $185,432.

Weather Updates
1 month ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craighead County; 70 MPH Winds Expected

Severe weather is actively moving through Northeast Arkansas, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and potential power outages.

News
1 month ago
Brookland Public Schools Addressing Email Spam, Phishing Issues Over Weekend

Superintendent George Kennedy confirmed Friday evening that IT staff are actively resolving the issue, which has caused a high volume of spam emails across district accounts.

News
1 month ago
Nettleton Schools Dismisses Junior, High School Students Due to Power Outage

Parents are encouraged to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as possible. The district later added that bus routes will be ran to take students home.

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