Rachel Rudd

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

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro City Council approves $500,000 in humanitarian aid

This aid is part of Jonesboro’s Capital Investment Plan, with funding coming from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Public transit fares to be free on Election Day honoring Jonesboro citizen

The proclamation honors Amber Knowlton, who worked to make public transportation free for all on Election Day.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro mayor candidates face off in first debate of election season

During the two-hour debate, the candidates answered questions about improving city infrastructure, blighted city areas, new businesses, the library millage and more.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
District 20 State Senate candidates debate for final time

Candidates for State Senate District 20 met in the ASU-TV studio Thursday to debate education issues, the LEARNS Act, the state budget and more.

Business
1 year ago
JET starting “Trollies on Tour” to promote new vehicles, implementing new routes

To promote the vehicles, JET will take a trolley to local groups such as classrooms, congregations, civic groups and more as they become available.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Rodney Govens and Steve Parsons debate at A-State

Candidates for Congressional District 1 of the House of Representatives met Thursday to debate rural population decline, student loans, cost of living and more.

Crime
1 year ago
Jonesboro couple caught with over 20 pounds of methamphetamine

A Jonesboro couple was caught with over 20 pounds of methamphetamine Wednesday.

Crime
1 year ago
Jonesboro man involved in high-speed chase given $75,000 bond

“The man’s actions put the public’s lives in substantial danger of death or serious physical injury,” the probable cause affidavit read. “His reckless actions also caused serious injury to [the trooper.]

Crime
1 year ago
Suspect and trooper’s vehicles crash in high-speed chase ending in Jonesboro

Arkansas State police were involved in a high-speed chase with an unknown suspect on Thursday.

Crime
1 year ago
Monette man charged with multiple counts of drug possession

Jonesboro police found large amounts of drugs at a Monette man’s home on Sept. 30.

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