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Rachel Rudd

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

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Sales tax to fund jail improvements does not pass

Sheriff says he may have to look for room in neighboring jails to house county inmates in the near-term

google street view of the sign in front of the Jonesboro Public Library
Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro library budget to remain the same after millage increase fails

The millage for the Jonesboro/Craighead Public Library will remain the same after an initiative to increase the budget to two mills failed by over 4,800 votes.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
The issues and candidates on the Craighead County ballot

Election Day is here. Read up on key ballot issues and candidates before you cast your vote.

News
1 year ago
City of Jonesboro announces road closure

Wood Street will be shut down for two weeks starting tomorrow.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Craighead County clerk addresses voter confusion

Craighead County Clerk Mary Dawn Marshall addressed voter confusion in Monday’s Quorum Court meeting. 

News
1 year ago
Jonesboro E-911 Center receives new training

The Jonesboro E-911 Center now has enhanced training and new protocols allowing for faster response times to missing children’s cases, thanks to a partnership with the Missing Kids Readiness Program (MKRP).

Business
1 year ago
“Inaction is not an option” City of Jonesboro to remove old Citizens Bank building

In a news conference Thursday morning, the City issued a 7-day notice of emergency condemnation of the building to all known property owners and their legal counsel. 

Food
1 year ago
Jonesboro city council passes rezoning ordinance despite public outcry

The rezoning ordinance to reclassify a piece of land from residential to commercial passed unanimously at Tuesday’s city council meeting, despite pushback from community members.

Giving Guide
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.

Community
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.

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