Rachel Rudd

Rachel Rudd is the Editor-in-Chief of JonesboroRightNow. Email her at rrudd@jonesbororightnow.com.

Education
9 months ago
A-State audit reveals over $525,000 in “questionable payments” to international recruitment agents

An Arkansas State University internal audit revealed “questionable payments” exceeding $525,000 to international recruitment agents. 

News
9 months ago
Trial set for dispute over old Citizens Bank building

Arguments over contracts regarding the Citizens Bank property will be heard next year, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Government & Politics
9 months ago
City receives $500,000 grant for pedestrian accommodations

The City of Jonesboro received a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) that will retrofit the Marion Berry Parkway overpass with more pedestrian and cyclist accommodations. 

Business
10 months ago
Jonesboro Butterball location closing

The Jonesboro Butterball location will close Feb. 3, 2025, putting about 180 people out of work.

Government & Politics
10 months ago
Harold Copenhaver reelected mayor: “It’s humbling from a community that I love so much”

“It’s humbling from a community that I love so much,” Copenhaver said. “I must say it was a lot more stressful than I ever anticipated, but it’s well worth the outcome.”

Government & Politics
10 months ago
City meetings rescheduled due to election

The Public Works Council meeting originally scheduled for today at 5 p.m. and the City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. were moved to Thursday at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively.

Government & Politics
10 months ago
Where can I vote in the Jonesboro mayoral runoff?

Election Day is here. Find out where to cast your vote for the Jonesboro mayor. 

News
10 months ago
Craighead County Sheriff’s Office K9 receives body armor donation

A K9 with the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office will receive a body armor donation from a national nonprofit.

Government & Politics
10 months ago
Craighead County Quorum Court approves ordinance for new generator

The Quorum Court approved an ordinance on Monday allocating over $144,000 for a new generator for the Craighead County Road Department.

Food
10 months ago
Jonesboro Fire Chief breaks down how to safely deep fry a turkey

As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Americans will be deep frying their turkeys. Jonesboro Fire Chief Marty Hamrick breaks down how to safely fry your turkey this year. 

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