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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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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jonesboro Educational Leaders, Law Enforcement Attend Demonstration of Drone-Based Active Shooter Suppression System

Educational leaders, legislators, and law enforcement gathered Thursday morning for a demonstration of a non-lethal, drone-based active shooter suppression system.

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Community
2 months ago
UAMS Northeast, Residency Program to be Topic at Jonesboro University Lions Club Meeting

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be meet next week to learn about a Northeast Arkansas medical residency program.

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Business
2 months ago
CWL of Jonesboro Celebrates 120 Years; Shares Future Plans

City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, and new changes are coming as the company moves to the future.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
City Provides Update on Accidental Activation of Tornado Sirens in Jonesboro

Crews are continuing to investigate the accidental activation of the City of Jonesboro’s tornado sirens on Tuesday.

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Food
2 months ago
Neighbors in Need NEA’s 5th Annual Community Picnic Scheduled in Jonesboro

Community members experiencing food insecurity are invited to enjoy a free barbeque meal at Neighbors in Need NEA’s fifth annual Community Picnic.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Battles of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Jonesboro

Jonesboro citizens are invited to support their favorite public safety departments, all while donating to a good cause.

Community
2 months ago
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas

A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades

Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro’s tornado siren system.

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Arts & Entertainment
2 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro’s Newest Mural Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting

“Beautification of downtown is so vital,” DJA executive director Sarah Doss said. “[We want] to make this just a place that people love.”

Jonesboro AR City Council Seal
Sports
2 months ago
Jonesboro City Council Indefinitely Tables Ordinance that would Establish Sports Tourism Committee

The committee would have been responsible for determining the best practices, operational methods, and tourism strategies regarding youth sports, serving in a strictly advisory role.

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