JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said a stolen debit card was used to make a $350 charge through PrizePicks. Jessie Droughn, 22, was arrested on charges of theft of property involving credit or debit cards and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jail records also [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University honored two individuals and one organization for their contributions to the university and greater Jonesboro community during the annual Excellence Awards, held at Fowler Center on Thursday afternoon. The three awards celebrate people on campus who make a real difference every day. These awards honor [read more…]
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in Randolph County on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 9AM – 11AM or until food runs out at the following locations: Overflow Parking Lot Behind the Aquatic Center 1101 N Marr Street Pocahontas, AR Calvary Missionary Baptist Church [read more…]
PIGGOTT, Ark. — A Missouri suspect was arrested early Wednesday after a pursuit in southern Clay County reached about 100 mph and ended with deputies discovering a 7-month-old child inside the vehicle, according to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the pursuit began [read more…]
Attorney General Griffin Certifies Act 934 of 2025, Expanding the Law on Intoxicating Hemp-Derived Products Griffin: ‘It has been a long road to get to this point, but I am proud of my team for successfully defending the 2023 law, and I am happy to finally certify this Act’ LITTLE ROCK – [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Marmaduke suspect was arrested after a traffic stop in Paragould this week led officers to alleged methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, according to a probable cause affidavit. On April 21, 2026, Officer Brandy Williams stopped a vehicle after its registration showed unconfirmed insurance, and because a passenger-side [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested after police said he drove away from a traffic stop, failed to stop at an intersection and then parked at a residence, where officers identified him and took him into custody. According to a probable cause affidavit, Ptl. Bartelson first observed a [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — Trumann has been awarded two grants expected to bring visible improvements to the city, including a new walking track at Betty Street Park and funding to replace tornado sirens damaged after severe weather in 2025. Mayor Jay Paul Woods said one grant will provide $100,000 for work [read more…]
CORNING, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested late Monday night after Clay County deputies said she led them on a pursuit through Corning before crashing off a county road. According to a press release from Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole, two deputies were on a traffic stop at the [read more…]
POWHATAN, Ark. — Historians, genealogists, museum professionals, and community stakeholders from across Northeast Arkansas will gather on Friday, May 1 to address growing concerns about recent staffing changes at the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives (NEARA), located at Powhatan Historic State Park. The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. at [read more…]
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