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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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Outdoors
2 months ago
Lake City Student is Contestant in Nationwide Junior Ranger Contest

A Lake City sixth grader is in the running to be a Junior Ranger, and he needs the community to vote for him.

Jonesboro Police Department seal over a blurred background of scattered pills.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jonesboro Police Department to Operate Two Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations on Saturday

Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is hosted each April and October across the state and is intended to give people a safe and secure way to dispose of medications and prescription drugs.

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Education
2 months ago
C.J. Luckey Performs for Leadership Magnet School Students in Jonesboro Ahead of Exams

“I want you guys to know you can persevere, and you can overcome those obstacles that are in front of you.”

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night
Community
2 months ago
One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.

Community
2 months ago
St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
St. Bernards Physician to be Featured on Science and Discovery Channels, Explain AFib Treatment

A St. Bernards physician will be featured as an expert on the Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning show “Tomorrow’s World Today.”

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Food
2 months ago
Fisher Street Community in Action to Host Annual Spring Fish Fry in Jonesboro

The Fisher Street Community in Action’s annual spring fish fry is set for mid-May.

Signboard at a disc golf course showing the Jonesboro Open map and 'Disc Side of Heaven' championship course information.
Sports
2 months ago
Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

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Government & Politics
2 months ago
Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

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