During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside law enforcement in Arkansas to decrease impaired driving. From August 18 through September 4, Arkansas law enforcement will be [read more…]
GREENE COUNTY – The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a report of an individual impersonating a deputy sheriff after an out-of-town motorist was reportedly pulled over by a suspicious figure on Hwy 412 West, near the Light community. The motorist told authorities that a man driving a black [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is actively investigating a series of burglaries at local jewelry stores that have occurred in rapid succession, and there’s growing suspicion that the incidents are connected. The crime spree began at Pagan’s Jewelry on 624 Southwest Drive in Jonesboro around 4:45 AM [read more…]
JONESBORO – A Jonesboro resident has been charged with residential burglary and kidnapping following an early morning incident at his ex-spouse’s home, from which he had previously been banned. The event unfolded around 4:05 AM on August 13 at a residence on the 300-block of Melrose Street. Jonesboro police officers [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Vehicle thefts remain a growing concern for residents, with several new incidents reported over the recent weekend, including another theft from a car dealership. On Saturday morning, Jonesboro police responded to a theft report at the Links Apartments. A white 2016 Chrysler 300 had gone missing the [read more…]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. – A coordinated operation involving several law enforcement agencies led to a major drug bust and the arrest of a local resident on August 11 in Mississippi County. After receiving alerts regarding a suspicious package from both the Arkansas State Police and the Shelby County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Department, [read more…]
JONESBORO – A confrontation involving a knife at a local Target store led to the arrest of a Jonesboro man on felony charges. The incident took place around 5:50 PM on August 11 at the Target located at 3000 East Highland Drive. Jonesboro police responded to a call regarding a [read more…]
JONESBORO – Nikesha Nesbitt was named dean of the University College at Arkansas State University, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin White Jr. announced this week. Serving as the interim dean since the end of the spring semester, Nesbitt will continue to lead as the permanent dean in a series [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. – Locals got a surprise in the past few days when an alligator was seen at Reynolds Park in Paragould. A resident’s social media post showcased the reptile, which, while small, was unmistakable. The Paragould Parks Department responded promptly to the unusual sighting. In a statement, they mentioned, “Recently [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University held its 2023 Summer Commencement ceremony this morning at First National Bank Arena. The ceremony was attended by friends, family, and A-State faculty and staff members who helped graduates on the way to this achievement. “Commencement is a special time of accomplishment,” said Chancellor Todd [read more…]
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