JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman with a previous theft conviction was arrested again for theft this week in Jonesboro. On Jan. 12, officers were dispatched to Walmart on Parker Road for a shoplifter, the probable cause affidavit said. Loss prevention told police they observed the suspect concealing property. They stopped [read more…]
MARION, Ark. — Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood announced today that Elijah Singleton, 24, was convicted of First Degree Murder following a trial that concluded on Thursday, January 9, 2024. Circuit Judge Randy Philhours followed the sentencing recommendation of the jury and sentenced Singleton to life in [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A suspect is being held on a $1 million bond after a probable cause affidavit accused him of threatening a judge, deputies, and their families during an outburst in court. Kejuan Cortex Payne, 31, was seen in Greene County District Court on January 8, 2025. Online records [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a firearm, a report with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department said. The probable cause affidavit says on January 9, 2025, Sergeant Colby Drope with the GCSD conducted [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man was arrested recently on a charge of rape after a minor accused him of the act in a report made in Greene County. On August 10, 2024, the alleged victim went to the Greene County Sheriff’s Department to report a rape that had occurred in [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro police are investigating a shooting early Sunday near Evans Way and State Street that left two people injured. The incident was reported to the E911 Dispatch Center at approximately 4:30 a.m., according to a release posted by the Jonesboro Police Department on Facebook. Officers responded to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The City of Jonesboro has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to study all 18 at-grade rail crossings located within the city. The project is part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination program, which is aimed at minimizing interactions between trains and roadway [read more…]
JONESBORO — The Living Legends Awards, held at Arkansas State University, will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Nominations are currently being accepted for those who will be honored at the ceremony. This event was created in 2019 to highlight A-State alumni and others in Northeast Arkansas [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — In preparation for the forecasted snowstorm, the City of Jonesboro has implemented inclement weather procedures. Some departments are working 12-hour shifts, including the Streets Department. Work has begun pre-treating bridges with sand to increase traction. When conditions warrant, clearing major thoroughfares will take place, prioritizing streets which [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective through 6 a.m. Saturday, forecasting heavy snowfall with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly during the Friday morning and evening commutes. For Jonesboro, snowfall is forecast to begin Thursday night, [read more…]
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