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Rachel Rudd

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

Government & Politics
3 weeks ago
Weight Limit for Craighead County Road Presented During Quorum Court Meeting

An ordinance to establish a weight limit on a county road was read before the full Craighead County Quorum Court Monday evening.

News
3 weeks ago
City Water and Light of Jonesboro Board Approves Rate Increases, Bonds to Fund New Plant Construction

The City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro board on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to increase electric rates, as well as a resolution to secure bond financing to fund building a new gas plant.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Caraway Baseball Team Renovating City Ballfield, Looking to Bring Tournaments Back to the City

“The goal is to bring tournaments back to Caraway,” head coach Trevor Ingram said. “Have some money flowing into the community, have some attention to the community and [bring] fun to the kids and everybody else.”

Food
3 weeks ago
CRDC Program Reimburses NEA Care Facilities for Meals and Snacks

The CRDC serves as the local sponsor of the program, working with over 65 facilities across 16 Northeast Arkansas counties.

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Traffic
3 weeks ago
Multiple Lanes on Highland Drive Closed Due to Wreck

Multiple lanes on Highland Drive have been closed due to a traffic accident.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit Offering Free Screenings in Jonesboro in September

The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit has unveiled its late summer and early fall screening schedule, and it will be making a stop in Jonesboro.

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Traffic
4 weeks ago
Lane of Jonesboro Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident

A westbound lane on a road in Jonesboro is closed to a traffic accident.

Fall Guide
4 weeks ago
Fall Festival Benefiting Mental Health Nonprofit Scheduled for October in Jonesboro

A fall festival and market is scheduled in Jonesboro, aiming to raise money for mental health resources in the community.

News
4 weeks ago
Craighead Electric Cooperative Reports Outage Affecting Over 500 Customers

The Craighead Electric Cooperative is reporting an outage affecting over 500 customers.

Shelter Insurance office with a brick sign in front reading 'Shelter Insurance' and an American flag nearby; a white van is parked to the right.
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Second Police Station, Loan Application

The Jonesboro Police Department will officially have a second, interim location, after the city council Tuesday night approved the purchase of a building on Highland Drive.