Jonesboro, AR – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) honored Shane Broadway with the inaugural Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., Higher Ground Award during last Friday’s Commencement and Hooding Ceremony. Broadway is the vice president for university relations for the Arkansas State [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman was arrested on a felony theft charge after police said a shoplifting investigation on Highland Drive revealed a prior theft-related conviction. Amanda Lashayl Wright, 40, was arrested on suspicion of theft of property of $1,000 or less, a second offense, making the charge a Class [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman was arrested after police said a traffic stop led to a parole search where fentanyl, syringes and other suspected drugs were found. Michelle Shook, 44, of Jonesboro, was arrested on suspicion of possession of fentanyl, a Class C felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after authorities said a woman reported being held against her will, beaten, tied up and sexually assaulted. Jonathan Poynor, 45, of Jonesboro, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping/false imprisonment/risk of serious injury, a Class Y felony; second-degree sexual assault, a Class [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A registered sex offender was arrested after authorities said he failed to report online accounts as required by Arkansas law. Norman Bright Alsup, 70, was arrested on suspicion of failing to comply with registration and reporting requirements, a Class C felony. According to a probable cause affidavit, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said he punched his fiancée in the face and kicked her in the back during a disturbance call. Thomas Manford Haney, 50, of Jonesboro, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree domestic battery, multiple offenses within a five-year look-back period, a [read more…]
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A retired Arkansas National Guard NCO received a long-overdue Purple Heart Medal May, 27, 2026, at an intimate ceremony in front of roughly 30 family, friends and military members in Brookland, Ark. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Joe J. Shelby was deployed [read more…]
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