July 2018 - Page 4 of 5

Statewide speed enforcement next week in Arkansas

Jul 9, 2018 NEA Report 37

The intensified enforcement effort will begin Monday, July 16th and continue through the following Sunday, July 22nd [read more…]

There was a second July 4 shooting on Nettleton in Jonesboro: JPD

Jul 9, 2018 NEA Report 0

The Independence Day shooting on West Nettleton Avenue was a retaliation to a previous shooting that day. [read more…]

July 4 shooting suspect may be hiding, says JPD

Jul 9, 2018 NEA Report 1

JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities have a suspect in the shooting of a vehicle which happened on July 4 on West Nettleton in Jonesboro. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mario Stafford for Terroristic Act with Injury, which is a Class Y Felony. Stafford is believed to be [read more…]

Father of murdered infant arrested with meth

Jul 6, 2018 NEA Report 2

CASH, Ark. – A man whose child was killed by being put in scalding hot water and then the dryer was recently arrested for several counts of endangering the welfare of minors and meth. Cody McKellar, 24, of Cash, is charged with 4 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a [read more…]

Craighead County

Now on Exhibit at Museum: ‘Eat Well, Play Well’

Jul 6, 2018 NEA Report 0

Visitors at this highly interactive, hands-on exhibit will test their flexibility and balancing scores, make healthy eating and fitness choices on a computer, and peddle like mad as they work off calories of chosen, virtual snacks. [read more…]

One injured in shooting near Annie Camp in Jonesboro

Jul 5, 2018 NEA Report 1

A woman was injured by a late Wednesday shooting on West Nettleton in Jonesboro. [read more…]

Beatles at the Ridge Festival Expands Lineup

Jul 5, 2018 NEA Report 0

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Beatles at the Ridge Music Festival and Symposium is set for Sept. 14 and 15 in downtown Walnut Ridge, and the event is continuing to expand its offerings. Two stages will feature music throughout the festival, and a contemporary Christian lineup is slated for that Saturday afternoon. After being named [read more…]

Sobriety checkpoints Thursday in Jonesboro

Jul 3, 2018 NEA Report 1

The Jonesboro Police Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints Thursday, July 5, 2018. [read more…]

Wendy’s on Caraway Road closed after 41 years

Jul 2, 2018 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. – With little notice or fanfare, a burger chain establishment which sat next to Arkansas State University for close to half a century closed on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Wendy’s at 710 South Caraway Road in Jonesboro closed to the public Sunday, a sign confirmed to the public. [read more…]