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Rachel Rudd

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

Community
12 months ago
Barnes, Williams to host town hall in Jonesboro

A Craighead County Justice of the Peace and a Jonesboro City Councilmember will be hosting a town hall next week to discuss how city and county governments can work together to solve various issues. 

Giving Guide
12 months ago
United Way announces $275K in funding for NEA nonprofits

United Way of Northeast Arkansas announced on Thursday that $275,000 of allocated funding was being distributed to 16 nonprofits across the region for 2026.

Community
12 months ago
Weekly litter cleanups held in Jonesboro for Pride Month

Members of the Jonesboro community have been working to celebrate Pride Month through weekly litter cleanups.

Community
12 months ago
Jonesboro sanitation to run double routes week of July 4 holiday

In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, Jonesboro Sanitation Department workers are running double routes next week.

Weather Updates
12 months ago
Heat advisory issued for Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas

A heat advisory for Jonesboro and greater Northeast Arkansas continues into this week, with heat indexes forecasted to exceed 105 degrees.

Weather Updates
12 months ago
High temperatures forecasted in Jonesboro this weekend

The National Weather Service is predicting high temperatures this weekend, with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Case dismissed against man accused of murdering elderly Craighead County couple

The charges against a Paragould man accused of murdering his elderly parents in Craighead County in 2023 were dismissed Thursday, according to court documents.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Jonesboro city council approves $17.5M revenue bond ordinance

The Jonesboro city council on Tuesday, by a vote of 9-3, approved a $17.5 million revenue bond ordinance, which provides funding for various capital improvement projects.

Business
12 months ago
Juneteenth – What’s open and closed in Jonesboro?

The Juneteenth holiday is today, and certain offices and services in Jonesboro may be closed. 

GoFundMe Account set up for young Trinity, missing on beach near Destin, FL
Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office calls off search for missing swimmer with Jonesboro ties

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it will be ending active search operations for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who went missing last week. 

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