Rachel Rudd

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

Government & Politics
7 days ago
Committee advances City of Jonesboro 2026 operating budget to full council

City council will consider the budget at its next meeting on Dec. 16.

Holiday Guide
1 week ago
Jonesboro nonprofits to host Christmas Community Picnic, toy giveaway

Hosted by Neighbors in Need NEA and the McCullough-Watkins Youth Foundation (MWYF), the Christmas Community Picnic aims to feed over 3,000 people.

Government & Politics
1 week ago
Craighead County committee advances ordinance calling for election to combine treasurer, collector offices

The Public Service Committee is asking the Quorum Court to consider a ballot measure to combine the offices.

Business
1 week ago
City of Jonesboro to consider buying former Citizens Bank property

According to a resolution, Jonesboro would purchase three lots of land for $750,000.

Government & Politics
1 week ago
Craighead County Quorum Court approves 2026 budget

The budget passed with only one dissenting vote and includes employee raises and possible building expansion.

News
2 weeks ago
Kapales investigation “financial in nature;” Jonesboro to serve as trustee for City Stars

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver made an announcement Friday that may connect a U.S. Justice Department investigation involving the city’s parks and recreation director to the finances of a youth sports program.

Holiday Guide
2 weeks ago
Brenda’s Table to host 5th annual Community Holiday Meal in Jonesboro

Free and open to the public, the nonprofit hopes to give out 600 meals this year.

News
2 weeks ago
Work continuing on upcoming Golden Chick restaurant in Jonesboro

The building is up and the gas pump canopy is in place.

Sports & Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Search for general manager of upcoming Jonesboro sports complex underway

The search for a general manager of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center is now underway.

Government & Politics
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Fire Department reveals long-term growth strategy

Tuesday’s city council meeting included a presentation on a growth study by Emergency Services Consulting International.