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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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Community
1 week ago
July Declared Acute Flaccid Myelitis Awareness Month in Jonesboro in Honor of Local Boy

Since the CDC began tracking the disease in August 2014, there have been 797 cases reported nationwide.

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Giving Guide
1 week ago
21st Annual Stuff the Bus to Collect School Supply Donations

“Stuff the Bus is more than just about that Saturday in August. We’re really reaching out to all of these agencies and different people in town and just making sure all of our kids in Northeast Arkansas are ready to go.”

Arts & Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Zachary’s Sensory Gym to Host Fundraising Concert in Jonesboro in September

A Jonesboro nonprofit aiming to open the region’s first sensory-friendly gym will be hosting a fundraising concert later this year.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s August Community Cleanup Scheduled

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

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Food
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Department to Host Community Engagement Event with Donuts

The Jonesboro Police Department is inviting the community to ask questions while enjoying donuts.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Educational Leaders, Law Enforcement Attend Demonstration of Drone-Based Active Shooter Suppression System

Educational leaders, legislators, and law enforcement gathered Thursday morning for a demonstration of a non-lethal, drone-based active shooter suppression system.

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Community
2 weeks ago
UAMS Northeast, Residency Program to be Topic at Jonesboro University Lions Club Meeting

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be meet next week to learn about a Northeast Arkansas medical residency program.

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Business
2 weeks ago
CWL of Jonesboro Celebrates 120 Years; Shares Future Plans

City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, and new changes are coming as the company moves to the future.

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Weather Updates
2 weeks ago
City Provides Update on Accidental Activation of Tornado Sirens in Jonesboro

Crews are continuing to investigate the accidental activation of the City of Jonesboro’s tornado sirens on Tuesday.

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Food
2 weeks ago
Neighbors in Need NEA’s 5th Annual Community Picnic Scheduled in Jonesboro

Community members experiencing food insecurity are invited to enjoy a free barbeque meal at Neighbors in Need NEA’s fifth annual Community Picnic.