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Tarah Richardson

Tarah Richardson is the Editor-in-Chief of JonesboroRightNow. Email her at trichardson@jonesbororightnow.com.

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Community
2 months ago
Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon roadblocks open in Northeast Arkansas

The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.

group at NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation
News
2 months ago
National Guardsman gifted new car in Brookland

Michael Whatley, a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, was gifted a refurbished vehicle on Wednesday.

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News
2 months ago
ARDOT announces full closure of a portion of Highway-77 south of Manila

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 a.m., a portion of Highway 77, south of Manila, will be closed.

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Community
2 months ago
Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.

Arkansas Narcotic Officers’ Association Executive Board Members Wes Baxter and Lee Freeman and Sen Boozman
News
2 months ago
Jonesboro representatives for Arkansas Narcotic Officers’ Association represent the state at national coalition

ANOA’s mission is to “unite police officers and other law enforcement professionals who share a common interest in drug enforcement in a collaborative effort to reduce the supply and demand of illicit drugs and illegally diverted drugs.”

illustration of moses with text The Prince of Egypt
Arts & Entertainment
2 months ago
Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts announces The Prince of Egypt tickets on sale

The musical is based on the animated film and the Bible’s book of Exodus, telling the story of Moses.

News
2 months ago
28th annual “Have a Heart” Wish-a-Thon open to volunteers in Northeast Arkansas

Each year, the nonprofit partners with Jonesboro Media Group and KAIT 8 to host a day-long fundraiser raising money to make wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses.

three cowboy boot sets in a row, blue tan and pink
Community
2 months ago
Boot Barn announces Jonesboro location

The new store will be in the same center as Best Buy, which recently announced its return to Jonesboro.

compilation of snow day images
Community
2 months ago
Northeast Arkansas Snow Days

JonesboroRightNow is featuring snow day photos from user submissions.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
UPDATE | Power outages in Craighead County

Due to the winter storm, some in Northeast Arkansas found themselves without power on Saturday Morning.