Craighead County

ASU Issues Statement After Demonstration Against Racist Incidents on Campus

The ASU System Office and Arkansas State University have released statements regarding today’s student demonstration over recently reported incidents of inappropriate and hateful language on campus.  ASU System Office Statement The Arkansas State University System takes allegations of racism and discrimination seriously across all its campuses. The responsibility for conducting [read more…]

Craighead County

Jonesboro Woman Charged With Felony Domestic Battering After Child Found Injured in Snow

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman has been charged with felony domestic battering and child endangerment after police say her 9-year-old daughter was found injured outside a residence during freezing conditions. Robbreanna Tishawn Franklin, 28, is charged with second-degree domestic battering, a Class B felony; first-degree endangering the welfare of [read more…]