Breaking News
Allen Smith sentenced for 2015 aggravated robbery and murder
JONESBORO, Ark. – A man was sentenced late Monday in a 2015 aggravated robbery and murder.
Month: August 2017
Craighead County
Police locate suspected Craighead County killer
LAKE CITY, Ark. – Christopher Trey Yerbey, 27, is believed to have shot and killed someone Monday afternoon in Lake City. He was wanted by authorities and considered armed and dangerous, said Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd on Monday night. However, he turned himself in Tuesday morning.
Crittenden County
Vacancies in NEA counties for new State Police class
Arkansas State Police Recruiters are looking for candidates who are interested in enrolling in the 2018 academy class. Thirty-five recruits will be selected to enter the academy early next year.
Regional
Boozman introduces bill to increase FSA loan limits
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Luther Strange (R-AL) to introduce the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to increase the maximum loan amount that an individual farmer or rancher can receive under the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Direct and Guaranteed Loan Programs [read more…]
Craighead County
JPD: Stolen truck recovered with fake VIN; suspect arrested
JONESBORO, Ark. – After a man reported his truck was stolen over the weekend, JPD went to work and recovered it before the next day was over. At 6:40 a.m. on Friday morning, the victim came to Jonesboro Police Department on Caraway Road to report his 2004 Ford F-250 truck [read more…]
Izard County
Weekly arrest roundup from Izard County (8/7/17)
MELBOURNE, Ark. – The latest arrest roundup includes the transport of several suspects to prison from Izard County. According to Chief Deputy Earnie Blackley on August 2 , Kyle Edward Weeks age 28 of Ward, AR, Keith Charles Everett age 53 of Paragould, AR, Amos Lewis Parnell age 39 of [read more…]
Clay County
Sheriff: Sleeping man arrested with meth in Piggott
PIGGOTT, Ark. – A man was asleep behind the wheel but woke up to find deputies on his case int he parking lot of Casey’s General Store in Piggott early Sunday morning. At 5:30 a.m., Sheriff Terry Miller of Clay County said deputies made contact with the vehicle and the [read more…]
Craighead County
Parents find bullet in child's bedroom wall: CCSO
JONESBORO, Ark. – A bullet hole on the outside of a home led to a projectile being found in the bedroom of a child, a report with Craighead County Sheriff’s Office said. At 9:45 p.m. Friday, August 4, Deputy James Watson with CCSO was dispatched to County Road 393 to [read more…]
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Randolph County crimes to be discussed at Heritage Museum
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – A popular series focused on the history of Randolph County continues Monday night, August 7, with a most interesting topic. The Randolph County Heritage Museum hosts the series on Notorious Crimes in Randolph County as described by George Jared. He is the author of the new book, [read more…]
Craighead County
Jeep runs a red light causing accident near A-State on Sunday: JPD
JONESBORO, Ark. – Officers reported a two-vehicle roll over accident Sunday at the intersection of East Johnson Avenue and Marion Berry Parkway in Jonesboro. JPD Officer Dustin Smith reported at 12:21 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, JPD, JFD and ASU PD responded to a two vehicle roll over accident [read more…]
