Rachel Rudd

Rachel Rudd is the Editor-in-Chief of JonesboroRightNow. Email her at rrudd@jonesbororightnow.com.

Arts & Culture
3 months 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
News
3 months 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
3 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. 

News
3 months ago
Crews responding to crash in Jonesboro

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

Education
3 months 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 & Outdoors
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
Jonesboro Public Schools mourning death of teacher

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

Weather News
4 months 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.