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Rachel Rudd

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

News
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Swim Teams Told by City Officials to Reach Agreement on Lane Usage

The Finance and Administration Council Committee voted to indefinitely table a resolution regarding pool lane usage for Jonesboro swim teams. City officials said it was up to the two parties to meet and reach a mutual agreement.

Bikes take off in 2025 Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro Arkansas
Sports
3 weeks ago
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Starting Thursday for Skirmish Festival

Some streets in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed this weekend for The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival.

Education
3 weeks ago
A-State Chancellor Todd Shields to be Next ASU System President

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields will be the next ASU System President.

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Arts & Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.

Community
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled

The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June’s Neighborhood Cleanup.

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Community
3 weeks ago
Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June

The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.

News
3 weeks ago
Portion of Craighead County Road to Close Starting Tuesday for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed starting Tuesday for road work.

Red Lake City fire truck side with equipment on the floor in front, hoses, and tool bags scattered nearby inside a fire station bay.
News
3 weeks ago
Lake City Volunteer Fire Department Among 65 Rural Fire Departments Awarded Wildland Fire Suppression Kit

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across the state, including a Craighead County fire department.

Brick church with a gabled roof and a sign for Refuge Church; cars parked in the front lot on a clear day.
News
3 weeks ago
Lawsuit Says Jonesboro Church Failed to Act Regarding Children’s Pastor’s Sexual Abuse of Young Girls

A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court by six women alleges that the former children’s minister of a Jonesboro church filmed, molested, and sexually abused young girls for around 15 years, and that church leadership did not take proper action.

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News
4 weeks ago
A-State Chancellor Recognized as Rural Advocate of the Year

The award recognizes people across the state who demonstrate leadership and dedication to improving rural communities.