Rachel Rudd

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

Sports & Outdoors
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
Jonesboro Public Schools mourning death of teacher

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

Weather News
5 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.

Convicted murderer and rapist escapes from Calico Rock Arkansas prison
Crime
5 months 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

Government & Politics
5 months 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.

Weather News
6 months ago
NWS releases preliminary damage reports from Friday morning storm in Craighead

The National Weather Service issued preliminary damage survey results from the tornado-warned storms in Craighead County on the morning of Friday, May 16. 

A completed bunk for the Craighead County Detention Center.
News
6 months ago
NEACTC building new bunks for Craighead County jail

Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (NEACTC) students are working to combat the overcrowding issue in the Craighead County Detention Center by building more bunks.

News
6 months ago
UPDATE | $900K settlement in wrongful death lawsuit of Jonesboro man withdrawn

The petition to approve a settlement with some parties named in the wrongful death lawsuit of a Jonesboro man who died in police custody has been withdrawn.

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