Craighead County

Illegal dumping issues in Craighead

JONESBORO, Ark. – While Deputy Aaron Davis was on patrol Tuesday, he came upon several illegal dumping sites in Craighead County. It is not a new problem. From driving around Jonesboro to county roads, it is clear some NEA residents do not respect the ideals of The Natural State. 

Craighead County

61st Annual NEA Science Fair is Thursday

JONESBORO, Ark. – We love science and if you do too, you’ll love this. The Northeast Arkansas Regional Science Fair is hosting its 61st annual event Thursday. The public may view the projects from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Reng Student Union at A-State.

Craighead County

Photos shows Valero robbers in action

JONESBORO, Ark. – Two are suspected of robbing the Valero gas station on Nettleton Avenue in Jonesboro and security footage is giving us a look into what happened. At 8:15 a.m. on March 8, two armed suspects entered the Valero gas station, a probable cause affidavit suggests. One wore a [read more…]

Lawrence County

Enrollment Open for Williams MAT

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Enrollment has begun for Williams Baptist College’s first master’s degree program.  Williams received approval from its accrediting agency in January to begin offering a Master of Arts in Teaching degree, which will be completely online. Classes are set to start in May, according to Dr. Brad [read more…]

Craighead County

Jonesboro man charged with rape

JONESBORO, Ark. – A young man accused of selling marijuana to an even younger girl is alleged to have raped her, the probable cause affidavit states. Larry D. Fowler, Jr. (featured photo), 18, of Jonesboro, is the suspect in the case. The affidavit states on Friday, March 10, a 16-year-old [read more…]