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Jody Barker

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

Community
1 month ago
NEA Humane Society Saddling Up for Inaugural ‘Ride, Race, Rescue’ Barrel Bash

The event will feature two days of high-speed barrel racing, with Saturday’s race boasting $5,000 in added money.

Arts & Entertainment
1 month ago
Jonesboro Couple to Bring Story of Community and Charity on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

A Jonesboro couple will test their luck on a 40-foot pegboard in front of a national television audience next week, bringing a deeply personal story of community and charity to a popular game show.

News
1 month ago
NEA Baptist Names New CEO as Former Moves to Lead Memphis Flagship Hospital

Officials say the shifts are part of a broader administrative reorganization across the Baptist Memorial health system.

Ronnie Shaver with Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver
News
1 month ago
Ronnie Shaver Retires After 24 Years of Service to City of Jonesboro

As director, Shaver was responsible for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, functionality of more than 50 city properties, including the Municipal Center.

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Traffic
2 months ago
Northbound Traffic on I-555 in Jonesboro Closed Due to Accident

A traffic accident has led to parts of Interstate 555 in Jonesboro being closed.

Education
2 months ago
New Arkansas Portal to Simplify College Application Process

Under the new system, students can apply up to five participating colleges without paying application fees.

Vehicle inside the Buff City Soap in Jonesboro
News
2 months ago
Buff City Soap in Jonesboro Temporarily Closed After Vehicle Crashes into Building

Buff City Soap in Jonesboro is temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building Monday morning.

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News
2 months ago
School Bus on Highland in Jonesboro Involved in Accident, Road Blocked

Highland Road is currently blocked following a vehicle crash involving a bus in Jonesboro.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
City of Jonesboro Denies Variance Request for Tractor Supply Relocation

The variance sought to remove the requirement for a shared access point connecting the existing building and parking area to the adjacent lot to the south.

News
2 months ago
Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro Reopens Following Building Stabilization

Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is reopening to vehicular traffic after initial shoring and stabilization efforts were completed at a damaged building.

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