Mississippi County

Jury finds Blytheville man guilty of murder and robbery

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. – A conviction for a killer happened today in Blytheville. Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington announced today that a Mississippi County jury in Blytheville found Michael Jackson, 25, of Blytheville, guilty of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Robbery in the death of Yuri McKeever, 27, on June 8, 2016 [read more…]

Lawrence County

WRPD to get new body armor

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The thin blue line will be a little more safe for police officers in Walnut Ridge after a vote Monday night from the Walnut Ridge City Council. On Monday, July 17, the city council voted unanimously to approve a $6,320 purchase order for eight brand new [read more…]

Craighead County

March of Dimes recognizes NEA Baptist

JONESBORO, Ark. – NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital has reduced the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy. This will give more babies a healthy start in life, the March of Dimes says. A Banner announcement and celebration will be held at noon on [read more…]