Greene County

Paragould Man Arrested After Incident With Fake Rifle

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man is accused of carrying a replica rifle while intoxicated near a highway and resisting arrest, according to a probable-cause affidavit. The affidavit says a Paragould police officer patrolling Highway 412 East on Sept. 24 observed a man walking near the intersection of South Fifth Avenue [read more…]

Craighead County

Craighead County Community Foundation Awards $48,500 in Grant Dollars for Local Non-Profits

JONESBORO, Ark. — Fourteen nonprofit organizations in Craighead County have been awarded a combined $48,500 through the Craighead County Community Foundation’s 2025 Giving Tree Grant cycle. The foundation announced the awards with an emphasis on supporting projects that address food insecurity and promote early literacy, a press release said. Founded [read more…]