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Rachel Rudd

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

Community
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.

Group of seven women on a stage, smiling; two hold signs reading 'GO Melody' and 'WAY TO GO MELODY!!'
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards Physician to be Featured on Science and Discovery Channels, Explain AFib Treatment

A St. Bernards physician will be featured as an expert on the Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning show “Tomorrow’s World Today.”

Volunteers under a red tent with 'Fisher Street Community in Action' banner, seated at a table with food trays in the background.
Food
2 weeks ago
Fisher Street Community in Action to Host Annual Spring Fish Fry in Jonesboro

The Fisher Street Community in Action’s annual spring fish fry is set for mid-May.

Signboard at a disc golf course showing the Jonesboro Open map and 'Disc Side of Heaven' championship course information.
Sports
2 weeks ago
Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

seal of the state of Arkansas
Government & Politics
2 weeks ago
Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

Food
2 weeks ago
Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date

The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane’s is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Valley View Blazer Band to Perform Piece Composed in Band Member’s Memory

“We could have that avenue to tell people how we feel and how much we miss him, how much we loved him, and kind of share some of those experiences that we have with him through music.”

Arts & Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library to Debut New Film Club Program for Adults

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is introducing a new monthly program for adults: Film Club.

Community
2 weeks ago
Lake City’s Annual Clean Sweep Scheduled

Citizens of Lake City will soon have an opportunity to dispose of their larger, bulkier items for free.