Rachel Rudd

Rachel Rudd is the Chief Reporter of JonesboroRightNow. Email her at rrudd@jonesbororightnow.com.

Education
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Jonesboro Butterball location closing

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

Government & Politics
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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