Clay County

Six arrested in Clay County on drug charges

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. – A county-wide probation and parole sweep in Clay County ended in six arrests, according Clay County Sheriff Terry Miller. It happened Thursday, Jan. 5. Authorities conducted numerous probation and parole home checks and searches, the sheriff reported. Six individuals were arrested on warrants and drug related charges. Deputies with the [read more…]

Craighead County

Guns and drugs found by street crimes unit

JONESBORO, Ark. – The Jonesboro Police Department Street Crimes Unit found their target Thursday and it involved both guns and drugs. Authorities were looking for Yamiah McFarland, 24, of Jonesboro, at apartments at 307 Melrose. Police arrived and were told she was in the bedroom. As they entered the apartment, [read more…]

Craighead County

Truck stolen from outside of man's building

JONESBORO, Ark. – A bold thief took a vehicle parked next to a man’s storage building, a report with Craighead County Sheriff’s Office said. On Thursday, Deputy Jeania Burns was dispatched to County Road 402 over the stolen vehicle call. The complainant said the 1992 red Chevrolet truck was parked outside [read more…]

Craighead County

Pedestrian struck on Red Wolf at Race

JONESBORO, Ark. – A man walking across Red Wolf Boulevard at night was hit by a driver Wednesday night. It happened at 5:21 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Jonesboro Police Department media release.  The pedestrian walked west across Red Wolf Boulevard and was struck by a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driving [read more…]

Craighead County

Snow closes AState for Jan. 6

JONESBORO — Arkansas State University offices are closed Friday, Jan. 6, due to snow, Chancellor Doug Whitlock announced. Classes at A-State do not begin until the start of the spring semester on Jan. 17, but today’s inclement weather will close the business and academic offices. The A-State campus location in [read more…]

Craighead County

Michael Bowman Appointed Interim Assistant Dean

JONESBORO – Dr. Michael Bowman, assistant professor in creative media production, is picking up new responsibilities this semester as interim assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication. Among his various duties, he will be director of Fowler Center, manage graduate student recruitment, serve as the college’s liaison [read more…]