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Rachel Rudd

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

News
1 week ago
Crash on Highland in Jonesboro Results in Fatality

The Jonesboro Police Department said a crash on Wednesday night resulted in a death.

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News
1 week ago
Family Crisis Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Sexual Assault Support Services Center in Jonesboro

The Family Crisis Center celebrated the grand opening of its Sexual Assault Support Services center on Wednesday afternoon.

Children gather around a long table under a red-and-gray canopy, watching a woman with tattoos explain a craft with small plant jars and supplies on the table.
Education
1 week ago
Primary School Students Gather on A-State Campus for Earth Day Celebration

“If you teach somebody at a young age, how important it is to recycle, how important it is to conserve things, then they’ll take it into their adulthood.”

Small white cafe with pink door and outdoor seating, pink tables, and striped umbrellas outside the entrance.
Food
1 week ago
Abby Cakes in Jonesboro Announces Closure

Abby Cakes announced it will soon be closing.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Discussion Regarding Location for Second Jonesboro Police Station Continues in Committee

The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday heard more discussions regarding the location of a second police station in Jonesboro.

Jonesboro AR City Council Seal
Government & Politics
1 week ago
Committee Recommends Ordinance Establishing Sports Advisory Committee to Jonesboro City Council

The Public Services Council Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance Tuesday night that will create a Sports Advisory Committee.

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Outdoors
1 week ago
Lake City Student is Contestant in Nationwide Junior Ranger Contest

A Lake City sixth grader is in the running to be a Junior Ranger, and he needs the community to vote for him.

Jonesboro Police Department seal over a blurred background of scattered pills.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Jonesboro Police Department to Operate Two Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations on Saturday

Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is hosted each April and October across the state and is intended to give people a safe and secure way to dispose of medications and prescription drugs.

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Education
1 week ago
C.J. Luckey Performs for Leadership Magnet School Students in Jonesboro Ahead of Exams

“I want you guys to know you can persevere, and you can overcome those obstacles that are in front of you.”

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night
Community
1 week ago
One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.