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Rachel Rudd

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

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Weather Updates
6 days ago
Jonesboro, Craighead County to be Under Heat Advisory Tuesday

A heat advisory will be in effect for much of Northeast Arkansas, including Craighead County, on Tuesday.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Jonesboro Police Department Releases More Details About K9 Attack on Officer

The Jonesboro Police Department released more information Monday after one of its officers was attacked by a K9 over the weekend.

Community
7 days ago
Parade, Community Fair Participants Still Being Accepted for Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration

Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.

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News
1 week ago
Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident

A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station

City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Jonesboro Mayor and Police Chief Provide Additional Details on Employment Bonus

The Jonesboro Police Department is offering bonuses to incoming police officers in an effort to combat staffing shortages.

Education
2 weeks ago
ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase, Budget, and Capital Projects

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved tuition increases for most of the schools in its system, including A-State, during its Wednesday meeting.

Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Democratic Candidates to Host Listening Session with Farmers, Rural Voters in Bay

Democratic candidates will be hosting a listening session with Craighead County farmers and rural voters later in June.

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Agriculture
2 weeks ago
Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in Jonesboro to Celebrate 20 Years in June

The Judd Hill Farmers’ Market will be celebrating 20 years of business and supporting area farmers in June.

Food
2 weeks ago
Second 7 Brew Stand Coming to Jonesboro

“We are very excited to be employing many more local crew members at this second location and hopefully help our original stand on Stallings get a bit of relief…”– Candace Dixon Horne, 7 Brew Franchisee