JONESBORO, Ark. – Craighead County Sheriff’s candidate John Shipman has exited the race before the November election. Shipman confirmed to NEA Report on Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. that he was getting out of the race to focus on his family. “I’m going to redirect my energy,” Shipman said. “I’m [read more…]
By Stan Morris | NEA Report WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The City of Walnut Ridge is a defendant in a lawsuit by two sisters over a condemnation effort to their property. For months, a battle has raged over the condemnation efforts of several properties and all have been resolved or [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Farmers, flooding, Cuba and other topics of interest to those in the agriculture sector were discussed Wednesday in the quarterly Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Hosted by The Studio on Main Street in downtown Walnut Ridge, the quarterly meeting featured Secretary of Agriculture for the [read more…]
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority has announced that the City Housing Authority of Walnut Ridge has been approved for funding of the substantial rehabilitation of its Larkspur Gardens Apartments. [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University students will conduct their 20th annual “Order of the Pack” Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. prior to the A-State v. Toledo football game at Centennial Bank Stadium. Order of the Pack, a campus tradition, is conducted annually to welcome a new class into the [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A ruling came Tuesday afternoon in the case against Randolph County Clerk Rhonda Blevins and it was not one pro-wet proponents wanted to hear. Circuit Judge Phil Smith ruled against the pro-wet group’s effort to have a local option election this November. The ruling issued by Circuit [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Crooks are breaking into homes across Craighead County, in search for goods and possibly, for prison time, if they’re caught. Craighead County Sheriff’s Department dispatched a deputy to Craighead County Road 367 about a break-in. Arriving at about 10 a.m., the law enforcement officer spoke with the [read more…]
Press Release – Danial Reed, Marketing Coordinator, NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation Jonesboro, Ark.– Women – and men! – are painting their toenails teal during September. Why? To raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer in order to save lives. Teal Toes encourages people to paint their toenails teal, the color of Ovarian Cancer [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A man wanted for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in June was arrested Sunday in Pocahontas. Miguel Solas Garcia, 25, of Dover, Ohio, was arrested Sunday after Captain Shawn Nelson with the New Philadelphia (Ohio) Police Department received a tip, according to WTUZ.com’s report. The report said [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A man accused of stealing dogs from another in 2014 plead guilty to several charges Monday. Henry Boyce, Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney, announced James Tyler Shephard, 34, of Pocahontas pled guilty to two counts of theft of property and one count of breaking or entering in cases [read more…]
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