JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman is facing two felony charges after police said she kicked open the front door of a Warren Street home while demanding money, then threatened to have the residence shot up and the victim killed. Miranda Leigh Watson is charged with criminal attempt to commit aggravated [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman accused of firing a handgun at her girlfriend as she ran away is facing two felony charges after police said a bullet penetrated a nearby home, entered its living room and struck the far wall. Nataki Orr Harris is charged with committing a terroristic act [read more…]
MARIANNA, Ark. — A Marianna man was sentenced to 20 years in state prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in a 2024 fatal shooting. Jeremiah Keundre Harris, 20, entered the plea Thursday, Aug. 13, in Lee County Circuit Court in connection with the death of Danny Jordan, 25, [read more…]
MORRILTON, Ark. — A former Conway County sheriff’s deputy was sentenced to 22 years in state prison after pleading guilty to raping a minor. Joseph Taylor Dube, 34, entered a negotiated guilty plea Wednesday, Aug. 12, to one count of rape, according to Arkansas State Police and court records. Dube [read more…]
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — A Memphis man faces eight charges after Arkansas State Police said he fled from a traffic stop at triple-digit speeds before a trooper used a tactical maneuver to end the pursuit. The pursuit began shortly after 8 p.m. Aug. 8 on Interstate 55 in Crittenden County, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The suspect accused of striking four pedestrians at two Jonesboro locations Thursday evening is now being held on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder. The Jonesboro Police Department confirmed Friday that Michael Vincent Coleman, 43, is the suspect apprehended after pedestrians were struck at Walmart Market on Harrisburg [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Craighead County has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately and continuing until further notice. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning. County officials said extreme heat, dry conditions, winds and growing concerns for firefighter safety prompted the order. The directive was issued Friday by Craighead County Judge [read more…]
JONESBORO – As students prepare for the start of the fall semester at Arkansas State University, campus organizers have a series of fun events planned to help them get acclimated to campus. The week of events, hosted by the Student Activities Board (SAB), will kick off Aug. 15 – 20 [read more…]
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