Strengthening Workforce Readiness Through Education and Innovation Jonesboro, AR — The Jonesboro Business Association (JBA) hosted its annual Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Contest today at the PAC Auditorium, celebrating the creativity, collaboration and leadership of Jonesboro’s 9th-grade students. The event featured 12 student teams from MacArthur Junior High School, each presenting [read more…]
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — Dashcam video shows the moment an Arkansas State Police trooper used a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) to end a high-speed pursuit that began in Tennessee and crossed into Arkansas on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. According to the incident report, dispatchers notified the trooper around [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two company owners were taken into custody early Thursday morning following a Jonesboro Police Department investigation into an alleged roofing scam involving more than $250,000 in unfulfilled contracts. Police said William “Zach” Herron and Melissa Herron, owners of All-Star Solutions of Jonesboro, were arrested on multiple felony [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Williams Baptist University Theatre program opens its 2025-26 season in November with the comedic mystery, Moriarty. The production will be staged Thursday through Saturday, November 6-8, in WBU’s Startup Chapel. The play is written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Melinda Williams, assistant professor of [read more…]
MARION, Ark. — After a four-day trial, a Crittenden County jury found Ashton Wardlow, of Carbondale, Kansas, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Ivori Harris, of West Memphis. In addition to the murder conviction, the jury also found Wardlow guilty of 17 counts of terroristic act and determined [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we’ve not yet posted it. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
SALEM, Ark. — The investigation into the October 21, 2025, double homicide in Fulton County is active and ongoing. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office asked the Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate the deaths. All information will be released by the ASP Criminal Investigation Division when it is deemed appropriate. [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we’ve not yet posted it. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we haven’t posted it yet. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of longtime supporter and alumna Kay Kyle Luter, who died Oct. 19. A devoted educator, animal advocate and proud alum of A-State, Luter’s life reflected a deep commitment to helping others and advancing education across the [read more…]
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