JONESBORO, Ark. — As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start. “I made a Facebook post asking for advice, and that post literally changed my life,” Smith said. Smith [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Craighead County sheriff’s deputies arrested Tim Dwayne Ohler, 60, of Jonesboro on Wednesday on a felony charge of sexually grooming a child under 13. An investigation began May 26 after the child reported that Ohler had instructed the child on sexual matters, made the child believe certain [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould resident faces three felony charges and one misdemeanor after police said a search of his home uncovered suspected methamphetamine and marijuana, drug paraphernalia and cash. Investigators with the Paragould Police Department’s VICE Unit executed a search warrant Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the residence of Jeremy [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joined 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen requirements intended to prevent scammers from using U.S. communications networks for illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” rules, which require phone [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A new sensory-friendly space designed to help children build confidence and positive experiences around dogs has opened in Paragould. Kajun K-9 Behavior & Obedience opened Tommy’s Room inside The Dog House. The quiet, low-stimulation space allows children to interact with dogs at their own pace without the [read more…]
SEARCY, Ark. — Unity Health hosted a ribbon cutting and facility tours on Thursday, July 30 to introduce its new Adolescent Recovery & Wellness program, a residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment program for youth ages 12–17. The program is scheduled to open in August 2026 at Unity Health – [read more…]
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