Craighead County

VIDEO: High-Speed Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends With Arrest on Jonesboro Streets

JONESBORO, Ark. — A high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that began on Interstate 555 on Jan. 1, 2026, ended with the arrest of a Jonesboro man after multiple law enforcement agencies intervened. According to an incident report from Arkansas State Police Troop C, the Trumann Police Department notified dispatch [read more…]

Cleburne County

Heber Springs Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Distribution of Child Pornography

LITTLE ROCK—Charles David Agnew, who has two previous convictions for crimes involving children, will spend 15 years in federal prison for attempted distribution of child pornography. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentence, which was handed down today by United States District [read more…]

Craighead County

Stearns Selected as Jonesboro Parks Director

JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced Jim Stearns has been named Director of Parks and Recreation. “Jonesboro’s Parks and Recreation Department is a focal point for our community, all our families and economy. Jonesboro is blessed to have a wide variety of offerings for both residents and visitors [read more…]