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Rachel Rudd

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

Prison escapee Grant Hardin captured
Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Grant Hardin pleads not guilty to escape charges, trial set

Grant Hardin, a convicted murder and rapist, and who is accused of escaping a Northeast Arkansas prison in May, pleaded not guilty to a felony escape charge on Tuesday. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Crews responding to crash in Jonesboro

Crews are responding to a crash on the corner of Caraway Road and Matthews Avenue. 

Education
1 year ago
ASU System Board of Trustees approves tuition and fees increase for A-State, other schools

The ASU System Board of Trustees unanimously approved a tuition and fees increase for Arkansas State University and other schools in its system for the 2025-26 school year on Thursday.

Sports
1 year ago
A-State Athletics introduces Pezman as new AD

Arkansas State Athletics hosted a press conference on Wednesday introducing Chris Pezman, its 14th Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Interim Hardy police chief named after former chief’s arrest

The City of Hardy has appointed an interim police chief following the arrest of its former chief, Scott Rose.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Hardy police chief arrested on multiple felony charges

The police chief of Hardy was arrested Monday night on multiple felony charges, including second degree sexual assault. 

Education
1 year ago
Jonesboro Public Schools mourning death of teacher

Jonesboro Public Schools is mourning the death of one of its teachers.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Storm survivor assistance soon available in Craighead County

Craighead County residents affected by the April 2-22 tornadoes and flooding can soon receive face-to-face help.

Convicted murderer and rapist escapes from Calico Rock Arkansas prison
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE | Reward now up to $25K for information leading to escaped former police chief’s arrest

FBI and Marshall’s Service combine rewards to offer $25,000 to locate escape inmate Grant Hardin

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Public hearing held to discuss $17.5M revenue bond plan for Jonesboro capital improvements

A public hearing before the Jonesboro city council meeting on Tuesday outlined plans for a $17.5 million revenue bond to fund capital improvements.

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