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Rachel Rudd

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

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Education
1 month ago
A-State, Jonesboro Community Honor Todd Shields as he Assumes Role of ASU System President

“I feel like the best is yet to come. I’m not leaving, I’m literally moving positions and I’ll still be coming back and helping,” Shields said.

Community
1 month ago
GOJO Services to be Affected by Independence Day Holiday

GOJO, the City of Jonesboro’s public transit service, will have its services affected by the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

traffic alert
News
1 month ago
Jonesboro Turn Lane to be Temporarily Closed for Work

A turning lane on a Jonesboro road will be temporarily closed for road work.

Community
1 month ago
City of Jonesboro Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules to be Adjusted for Independence Day Holiday

Sanitation pickup schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the Independence Day holiday.

Monette to get new traffic light at HIghways 18/139
Community
1 month ago
Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Agreement to Partner with Monette for Second Traffic Light Installation

The project is to install Monette’s second traffic light, located at the intersection of Arkansas State Highway 18 and Arkansas State Highway 139.

Highway emergency scene with blue flashing lights, multiple vehicles stopped along the right shoulder and responders near a truck on a congested roadway under overpass signs.
News
1 month ago
Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident

The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.

Aerial view of a sports field on the left and a park playground on the right, with a climbing net, rainbow slide, and green, circular play area.
Community
1 month ago
Westside Elementary Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground Updates

Westside Elementary recently received a grant from an autism nonprofit, allowing it to revamp its playground to be more inclusive.

Presenter on stage in front of a large screen displaying the NASA logo; audience seated in an auditorium.
Community
1 month ago
Former NASA Astronaut Speaks in Jonesboro

A former NASA astronaut was in Jonesboro Thursday evening, to speak about her experiences and answer questions from the audience.

Green storefront with glass windows; left sign reads 'NATURE BITES', right sign 'CAFE', door in center labeled 'ENTRANCE' with a car parked outside.
Food
1 month ago
Margaret’s in Downtown Jonesboro to Close

Margaret’s From Scratch Kitchen, located in downtown Jonesboro, will be closing, its owner announced Friday.

Community
1 month ago
Updates Regarding Jonesboro’s Public Transit System Presented at Meeting

During Tuesday’s Public Service Council Committee meeting, updates were provided regarding GOJO, the city’s public transportation service.

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