Clay County

UPDATE: Three People Shot In Corning; Suspect Apprehended

CORNING, Ark. — Three people were shot Saturday afternoon at Baker Sawmill Company in Corning, and a suspect was apprehended about a half-mile from the scene, according to Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole. Scroll down for updates The Clay County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at approximately 4:04 p.m. [read more…]

Poinsett County

Robbery at Burger King in Trumann

TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities are investigating a robbery incident at Burger King in Trumann. A robbery was reported Tuesday, May 19, at the Burger King in Trumann, both Mayor Jay Paul Woods and Police Chief Doug Thomas confirmed to NEA Report Tuesday afternoon. According to Thomas, at approximately 5:16 a.m., [read more…]

Lawrence County

Williams Announces 2026 Graduates

(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2026 commencement exercises. That total included 12 master’s degrees, 95 bachelor’s degrees and four associate degrees. Commencement exercises were held May 9 in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center. The commencement speaker was Tommy Wells, a 2008 Williams graduate [read more…]