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Rachel Rudd

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

Government & Politics
2 years ago
City receives $500,000 grant for pedestrian accommodations

The City of Jonesboro received a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) that will retrofit the Marion Berry Parkway overpass with more pedestrian and cyclist accommodations. 

Business
2 years ago
Jonesboro Butterball location closing

The Jonesboro Butterball location will close Feb. 3, 2025, putting about 180 people out of work.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Harold Copenhaver reelected mayor: “It’s humbling from a community that I love so much”

“It’s humbling from a community that I love so much,” Copenhaver said. “I must say it was a lot more stressful than I ever anticipated, but it’s well worth the outcome.”

Government & Politics
2 years ago
City meetings rescheduled due to election

The Public Works Council meeting originally scheduled for today at 5 p.m. and the City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. were moved to Thursday at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Where can I vote in the Jonesboro mayoral runoff?

Election Day is here. Find out where to cast your vote for the Jonesboro mayor. 

News
2 years ago
Craighead County Sheriff’s Office K9 receives body armor donation

A K9 with the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office will receive a body armor donation from a national nonprofit.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Craighead County Quorum Court approves ordinance for new generator

The Quorum Court approved an ordinance on Monday allocating over $144,000 for a new generator for the Craighead County Road Department.

Community
2 years ago
Jonesboro Fire Chief breaks down how to safely deep fry a turkey

As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Americans will be deep frying their turkeys. Jonesboro Fire Chief Marty Hamrick breaks down how to safely fry your turkey this year. 

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Early voting for Jonesboro mayoral runoff begins today

Early voting for the Jonesboro mayoral runoff begins today at the Craighead County Election Annex. 

Community
2 years ago
JETS to provide free transportation during runoff early voting, Election Day

The Jonesboro Economical Transportation System (JETS) will be providing free transportation to and from certain polling locations during early voting and on Election Day for the Jonesboro mayoral runoff. 

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