Craighead County
JPD makes arrest in August 2020 murder
On Wednesday, police announced an arrest in a 2020 case. [read more…]
Month: January 2021
Craighead County
Man shot in the chest Saturday; Spree of vehicle break-ins; Other weekend reports released by JPD
Reports released Monday, January 25, 2021, by the Jonesboro Police Department. [read more…]
Craighead County
Black History Month Observance 2021 Offers Opportunities for Education and Involvement at AState
The Black History Month (BHM) schedule has been announced by the A-State Multicultural Center. [read more…]
Craighead County
Community Engagement Program Receives Grant to Help Junior High Students with Math Scores
To address the decline in the Arkansas college-going rate and prepare students for successful post-secondary transitions, the Neighborhood Red Wolves Community Engagement (NRWCE) program will utilize “math prep tutors” to prevent students from falling further behind. [read more…]
Craighead County
Bono Couple Wins $1 Million on Scratch-Off Ticket
Michael and Carrie Middlebrook of Bono are still finding it hard to believe even after claiming their $1 million prize today at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center in Little Rock. [read more…]
Craighead County
Woman’s house shot seven times; Pizza driver’s car stolen; More reports released Wednesday and Thursday by JPD
Police reports released Wednesday, January 20, and Thursday, January 21, by the Jonesboro Police Department. [read more…]
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COMMENTARY: Why I’m Recommending COVID Vaccine to My Patients
The answer for these vaccines is clear: the risk of becoming very ill is much greater than the risk of side effects or likelihood of adverse reactions. [read more…]
Craighead County
Body cam footage shows police try for an hour to save suicidal man’s life
Body camera footage released in the stand-off on Monday, January 18, that ended with a man’s death was released Tuesday morning by the Jonesboro Police Department. [read more…]
Craighead County
Police stand-off ends with suspected suicide Monday in Jonesboro
A stand-off ended with a self-inflicted gunshot wound that ended a man’s life Monday in Jonesboro [read more…]
Craighead County
Mayor demands mall make progress on clean-up
Mayor Harold Copenhaver toured the tornado-damaged Turtle Creek Mall last week with members of his administration and Mall General Manager Rick Jackson. Copenhaver saw progress made by mall ownership since the March 28, 2020, storm, but deemed it insufficient considering the almost 10 months that have passed. Consequently, City Code [read more…]
