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Rachel Rudd

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

Election Guide
2 weeks ago
Stephanie Hoffman wins primary for Craighead County tax collector

“I’m truly excited,” said Hoffman. “I was with my family, and we were all just extremely excited and thanking God for the opportunity.”

Election Guide
2 weeks ago
Erika Askeland wins Democratic primary race for House District 32

Erika Askeland will be the Democratic candidate for State House District 32 in the November general election.

Brookland Water Tower
Education
2 weeks ago
Brookland Public Schools millage increase fails at polls

The millage rate for Brookland Public Schools will remain the same as a proposed millage increase for the district failed.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Department’s crisis intervention team making impact

The CIT responded to over 2,500 calls in 2024 and 2025, over 600 people interacted with the CIT/Therapist team, and the program has saved a total of $1.2 million.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Officers responding to pedestrian hit by vehicle on Johnson Avenue

Officers are responding to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Johnson Avenue on Thursday.

Government & Politics
3 weeks ago
Prosecutors present hot check report to Craighead County quorum court

Prosecutors with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District presented their annual Hot Check report during Monday night’s quorum court meeting.

Candidates at the student-led candidate forum at Arkansas State University
Government & Politics
3 weeks ago
Candidates participate in forum on A-State campus

Candidates from both sides of the political aisle gathered Tuesday night for a candidate forum on the Arkansas State University campus.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library

Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

Local Spotlight
3 weeks ago
The Spotlight: Officer Williams dancing on patrol in Jonesboro

JRN spoke with Jonesboro Police officer Mehki Williams about why he became a cop and his hopes for the community.

Giving Guide
3 weeks ago
Ceremony in Jonesboro to honor high school seniors who have enlisted in military

A nonprofit is looking to celebrate high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and are soon to ship off to basic training in Jonesboro.