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Rachel Rudd

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

Weather Updates
1 year ago
High temperatures forecasted in Jonesboro this weekend

The National Weather Service is predicting high temperatures this weekend, with a heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. Friday.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Case dismissed against man accused of murdering elderly Craighead County couple

The charges against a Paragould man accused of murdering his elderly parents in Craighead County in 2023 were dismissed Thursday, according to court documents.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro city council approves $17.5M revenue bond ordinance

The Jonesboro city council on Tuesday, by a vote of 9-3, approved a $17.5 million revenue bond ordinance, which provides funding for various capital improvement projects.

Business
1 year ago
Juneteenth – What’s open and closed in Jonesboro?

The Juneteenth holiday is today, and certain offices and services in Jonesboro may be closed. 

GoFundMe Account set up for young Trinity, missing on beach near Destin, FL
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office calls off search for missing swimmer with Jonesboro ties

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it will be ending active search operations for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who went missing last week. 

Prison escapee Grant Hardin captured
Crime & Safety
1 year 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. 

News
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.

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