JONESBORO, Ark. – A traffic stop for unconfirmed insurance led to two drug arrests over the weekend in Jonesboro. It happened around 9:45 PM on August 25, near Highland and Watt Street. Officer Cameron Kelemen initiated the traffic stop on a black 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer after both the insurance [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A 77-year-old man with dementia was allegedly scammed out of $18,000, according to a report filed with the Jonesboro Police Department between August 1 and August 25. The daughter of the victim filed the report, indicating that her father had been used to withdraw money from the [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — An 81-year-old man was reportedly attacked and robbed at his home on the 200-block of Maple Street, between August 22 and August 23, according to a report filed on August 25 by the Jonesboro Police Department. Due to the ongoing investigation, much of the report remains undisclosed [read more…]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — A vehicle crashed into the Dixie Pig BBQ Restaurant over the weekend, but the century-old local legend wasn’t deterred. The incident occurred on August 26 when a white BMW plowed into the restaurant’s front wall. Two occupants of the vehicle were taken to the hospital with minor [read more…]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — First responders in Mississippi County made a new furry friend recently when a puppy’s distress call led to a collaborative rescue effort by the Blytheville Police Department and the Blytheville Fire Department. At around 3:30 p.m. August 25, police were alerted to a puppy stuck in a [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center celebrated 40 years of heart care services on Friday, coinciding with the hospital receiving four new awards from the American Heart Association for providing outstanding heart and stroke care. The hospital hosted a short program and luncheon in honor of its heart care [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s Diversifying Our Curing Community (DOCC) program is a 2023 INSIGHT Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award recipient. This award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). DOCC, formed [read more…]
JONESBORO – The Arkansas State University Alumni Association has announced its selections for the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards, which will be presented during Homecoming weekend. This year’s honorees are Dr. Lynita M. Cooksey, Lucinda McDaniel and Randall E. Pope, all of Jonesboro. “The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor [read more…]
JONESBORO – Providing resources for women has been a priority of Arkansas State University for many years. The development of the Women’s Business Leadership Center in 2016 has helped many students and professional women better themselves in current and future endeavors. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man faces a felony charge on the allegation that he struck his grandmother with an object and choked her. The concerning report was taken on the evening of August 23 at the 900-block of Tony Drive. According to the police report, the incident occurred between [read more…]
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