A shooting sent one person to the hospital Wednesday, March 23, in Jonesboro. Late Thursday, March 31, a suspect was announced to be in custody. Around 4 PM Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the 900-block of Chestnut. Police arrived to find a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. He [read more…]
JONESBORO – Dr. Kelly Damphousse today announced his resignation as chancellor of Arkansas State University effective June 30, 2022, after completing five years of service to A-State. Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, earlier announced Damphousse has been named as the sole finalist to replace Dr. Denise Trauth as [read more…]
A 23-year-old man is facing serious charges for alleged internet stalking of a child across state lines. On March 27, JPD officers responded to an address on Parkview in reference to a disturbance. Officers made contact with a witness who advised that he found Steven Ortiz, 23, of Texas, parked [read more…]
JONESBORO – Friends and colleagues of the late Dr. John D. Kelly gathered at Riceland Hall on the Arkansas State University campus to announce the inaugural recipients of the memorial music scholarship in his name. Holly Farrah of Marion and Aubrey Triplett of Cottonville, Miss., received the inaugural awards of [read more…]
A Cleburne County man is being held at the Pope County Jail after firing a gun at an Arkansas State Trooper last night. The incident occurred about 8:30along Arkansas Highway 124, near the intersection with Highway 326, north of Russellville. The state trooper, assigned to patrol duties in the [read more…]
Distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes along nationwide roadways. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is working with state and local law enforcement agencies to encourage drivers to put down their phones while driving. Stepped-up enforcement of the state’s distracted [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University Museum announces the opening of the 35th annual Through a Child’s Eyes (TACE) art exhibition. Beginning Saturday, April 2, and continuing through April 30, guests may view the display of children’s art during the museum’s regular hours. Admission is free. Participating schools, pre-k through grade [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Corner will hold a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. Owned and operated by Williams Baptist University, the store features a variety of gifts, flowers and produce to choose from. Students from the Williams Works program work the [read more…]
A school bus was involved in a traffic crash Monday morning in Jonesboro. It happened in the 300 block of Church Street. The accident involved a Jonesboro School District bus and a flat bed truck. A school official confirmed that no children were injured during the accident, JPD reported. It’s [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joined First Community Bank and banks around the nation warning Arkansans about the latest scam sweeping the State. The newest scam involves con artists spoofing a phone number to cause the bank’s fraud department name and number to display on the phone’s caller [read more…]
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