Greene County

Family responds to outcome of Marshall Price investigation

PARAGOULD, Ark. – “We thought they would break it down for us but they just didn’t answer a lot of questions,” said Julian Jones, the daughter of the man who died in Greene County Jail late 2022. Family members learned of the news on Tuesday, March 14. The investigation into [read more…]

Craighead County

20 years in prison for sixth DWI offense

JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman received a serious prison sentence this week after being convicted of her sixth DWI offense. Below is the full press release from the prosecuting attorney: A Craighead County jury convicted 38-year-old Dorletha Lasha Lambert of Driving While Intoxicated, Sixth Offense and Driving with a Suspended [read more…]

Craighead County

Searcy A-State student wins chess competition

JONESBORO – Chess players competed in three divisions during the Scarlet Chess Club event that was directed by Zachariah Carlson with the support of Sachleen Singh, the club’s student president. Trophies and prizes were awarded to winners and runners-up, and contestants enjoyed meeting new chess aficionados and playing pick-up games [read more…]

Craighead County

St. Bernards Medical Center Earns Quality, Safety Certification for Advanced Heart Attack Care

JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center recently achieved certification from The Joint Commissionand the American Heart Association as an Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center. To earn the certification, the hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review where The Joint Commissionevaluated compliance standards related to both quality and safety. The Joint Commission developed these standards in consultation with healthcare experts and [read more…]

Greene County

No charges in Marshall Price jail death

PARAGOULD, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police investigation into the in-custody death of a Greene County inmate has concluded and no charges will be filed, a press release from the Second Judicial District Prosecutor’s Office said Tuesday. Below is the full release from Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Fonticiella: Paragould, Arkansas – [read more…]

Lawrence County

Miss WBU Pageant Set for March 16

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Twelve WBU contestants, who come from four different states, will get a chance for the crown at the 2023 Miss Williams Baptist University pageant. The pageant is set for Thursday, March 16 at the Southerland-Mabee Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3 per and can be [read more…]