WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University has announced the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness that students can complete in three years. WBU’s new degree, which requires 90 credit hours rather than the usual 120 hours, was recently approved by the university’s accrediting agency, the Higher Learning [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas lottery player who purchased the $1.8 billion jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket recently claimed the prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL). The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Murphy USA 7879, located at 208 S. Rockwood in Cabot, for the Dec. 24 drawing. The [read more…]
Defendant also received 10-year sentence for illegally possessing firearms. JONESBORO— A Blytheville man involved in drugs, guns, and child pornography will spend the next 20 years in federal prison. Jeremy Barnett was sentenced to 240 months’ incarceration today after being convicted for illegally possessing firearms and production of child pornography. [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver faced sustained criticism during a lengthy City Council meeting Tuesday night, with multiple speakers questioning his handling of concerns tied to former Parks and Recreation Director Danny Kapales, who resigned and is under FBI investigation. Much of the criticism centered on allegations that [read more…]
Craighead County, AR — Effective immediately, Craighead County Judge Marvin Day has lifted the burn ban previously enacted on January 15th. Due to the recent rainfall, conditions have improved, reducing the risk of fires and making it safe to resume controlled outdoor burning. While the burn ban has been lifted, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro teenager has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and theft investigation, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department. According to the affidavit, officers responded Oct. 28, 2025, to a residence on Glitterman Drive in reference to a burglary [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man was arrested following alleged threats made toward his estranged wife, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department. According to the affidavit, on Jan. 16, 2026, the alleged victim went to the Jonesboro Police Department to report threats to her [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man is facing multiple charges following a reported domestic battery incident that allegedly involved a child. According to a probable cause affidavit, Paragould police officers were dispatched Jan. 18, 2026, to Autumn Lane in reference to a domestic battery call. The alleged victim told officers [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Corning woman was arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident at Walmart, according to a probable cause affidavit. Paragould police officers were dispatched Jan. 17, 2026, to Walmart at 2802 W. Kingshighway in reference to a reported shoplifter. A Walmart asset protection associate told officers they observed [read more…]
JONESBORO – As a way to honor and celebrate the “man in black” ahead of what would have been his 94th birthday, Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Historic Dyess Colony will host a Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour on Saturday, Feb. 28. Will Reaves, director of the Boyhood Home and Southern [read more…]
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