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Rachel Rudd

Rachel Rudd is the Chief Reporter at Jonesboro Right Now. Email her at rrudd@jonesbororightnow.com.

Community
13 hours ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Flag Day

The flag display is part of the club’s service project, which provides flags, poles and flag brackets to the community.

Community
2 days ago
Jonesboro Teen Granted Wish for Hawaii Trip

It was a luau Friday afternoon as Best Manufacturing Inc. granted a wish to a Jonesboro girl to take a family trip to Hawaii.

Road closure sign: orange barricade with traffic cones and a bold 'ROAD CLOSURE' text overlay; logo in the top-right corner.
Community
2 days ago
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed for Saturday Events

Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed Saturday for multiple events.

stack of pancakes
Food
2 days ago
Jonesboro Masonic Lodge to Host 37th Annual Pancake Breakfast Benefiting CityYouth Ministries

Community members can enjoy a plate of pancakes this weekend, all while supporting a good cause.

Colorful fireworks explode in the night sky above a crowd of silhouetted spectators observing the display.
Summer Fun Guide
3 days ago
America 250 Freedom Fest Moves to Arkansas State University

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Jonesboro is preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in its history.

Audience seated in a conference room watching a projector screen displaying a presentation at the front of the room.
Health & Wellness
3 days ago
New Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Presented at Jonesboro Event

“You have Parkinson’s, but Parkinson’s doesn’t have you.”

Smiling group of women holding pink gift bags at a party, standing around a counter with colorful gift wrap in a cozy room.
Community
3 days ago
Oak Grove Extension Homemakers Club Makes Pillows for Jonesboro Breast Cancer Support Group

“We do things that money can’t buy, and it is so good for the community to be able to see that there are people out there that care.”

Golden retriever leaning its head out of a car window, looking ahead with a calm expression.
Pet Lovers Guide
3 days ago
Jonesboro Animal Services Provides Warning on Dangers of Leaving Animals in Hot Vehicles

As temperatures increase heading into summer, Jonesboro Animal Services has provided information on the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars.

Food
3 days ago
Summer Feeding Programs in Craighead County

Some Craighead County schools and organizations are offering free summer feeding programs for eligible children.

Community
5 days ago
City of Jonesboro Offering Cooling Stations Across Town as Temperatures Climb

As summer temperatures continue to climb, the City of Jonesboro is offering community cooling stations around town.

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