Craighead County

Michigan Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man is accused of second-degree sexual assault in a probable cause affidavit filed last week in Jonesboro. On Dec. 11, 2024, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were notified of a possible sexual assault involving a child under the age of 14. The juvenile was interviewed [read more…]

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Education, Maternal Health, Mental Health to Spark Debate Among Arkansas Lawmakers in 2025

by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas Republican lawmakers will continue championing Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ policy priorities during the 2025 legislative session, while Democrats hope to secure enough support to pass a wide-ranging agenda despite the ongoing GOP supermajority in both chambers, according to legislative leaders. The Senate will be [read more…]