Craighead County

Magnetic case full of drugs found in traffic stop

JONESBORO, Ark. – A Marianna man was arrested with an estimated $3,000 in meth during a traffic stop last week in Jonesboro, a report said. The traffic stop which started it all began at 11:25 p.m. late Thursday. A silver 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 truck was pulled over near the [read more…]

Craighead County

Updated: One dead in Jonesboro shooting

JONESBORO, Ark. – The week begins with a shooting in Jonesboro. JPD investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Monday morning, March 27. Officers responded to a shot-fired complaint in the 400 block of North Allis Street at 12:49 a.m., and upon arrival found one person suffering from a gunshot [read more…]

Lawrence County

April 1: Historic "Hammer Time" duck call auction

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – For years before he was the mayor, Charles “Hammer Time” Snapp amassed an extensive duck call collection which is invaluable to enthusiasts. Saturday, April 1, the duck call collection will be sold. Charles and Jackie Snapp are hosting a huge liquidation auction.

Craighead County

Police find meth, needles on man

JONESBORO, Ark. – Another suspect is behind bars on suspicions of having methamphetamine. At 5 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Bryan Bailey with Jonesboro Police Department noticed several people standing in the driveway of 1607-Tonya, which he knew to be the residence of Jason Woods. Bailey said he was gathering information about [read more…]