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Rachel Rudd

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

Sports
4 weeks ago
Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need

A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.

News
4 weeks ago
Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro

“Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future.”

News
4 weeks ago
SANY Nutrition Group Announces Opening of New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility

The company announced it was investing more than $30 million into the project and planned to create over 150 jobs over three years.

Brick building with storefronts and a large 'The Forum' sign, plus a digital marquee in front and a concrete plaza area.
Arts & Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts to Present ‘Come From Away’ to Begin 40th Season

The Foundation of Arts is preparing to kick off its 40th season in September, while also honoring first responders.

Community
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October

The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.

Elections
1 month ago
Brookland Voters to Consider Bond Restructuring to Fund More Improvement Projects in November

The City of Brookland will be asking voters to consider refunding and restructuring existing bonds that fund various municipal improvement projects this November.

News
1 month ago
Energy Companies Suspend Disconnects, Planned Outages for Craighead County Customers Due to Extreme Heat

Power companies are announcing they will be postponing planned outages until the heat subsides.

Arts & Entertainment
1 month ago
Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too Releases August Show Lineup

The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout August.

Community
1 month ago
Cooling Centers Offered Across Jonesboro as Temperatures Soar

The City of Jonesboro is offering cooling stations across the city as Arkansas faces a potentially historic heatwave.

Education
1 month ago
School Leaders Celebrate Opening of Brookland Intermediate School in Ribbon-Cutting

The newest building in the Brookland Public Schools district is now open and ready for the first day of classes.