Jody Barker Named Editor-In-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now
Jonesboro Right Now is welcoming a new leader to its newsroom as Jody Barker is named the organization’s new editor-in-chief.
Lifestyle
Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need
A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.
Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro
“Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future.”
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it’s really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it’s actually a little more complicated than that.
Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October
The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dobby and Queenie
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.
Athletes Represent Jonesboro at National Gymnastics Competition, Finishing Among Top Competitors in Division
Two Jonesboro gymnasts recently took their skills to the national stage, competing against some of the nation’s top young athletes at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA.
Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual Golf Classic in Paragould
This event is held to benefit the Beck Center and the veterans they serve.
Brookland Voters to Consider Bond Restructuring to Fund More Improvement Projects in November
The City of Brookland will be asking voters to consider refunding and restructuring existing bonds that fund various municipal improvement projects this November.
Energy Companies Suspend Disconnects, Planned Outages for Craighead County Customers Due to Extreme Heat
Power companies are announcing they will be postponing planned outages until the heat subsides.