BATESVILLE, Ark. — White River Health said its hospitals and facilities became out of network April 1 for patients with certain UnitedHealthcare plans, a change the health system said could leave some patients facing higher out-of-pocket costs for hospital and facility-based care. According to information released by White River Health, [read more…]
LAKE CITY, Ark. — A Lake City suspect was jailed on a $750,000 cash-or-surety bond after investigators alleged a child was exposed to methamphetamine while in his care, according to affidavits from the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office. Hershel Allen Walker, 52, of Lake City, is charged in one case with [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested on a felony domestic battery charge after police said officers found injuries on his pregnant fiancée following a disturbance call. Dylan Chaffin, 22, was arrested on a charge of third-degree domestic battering, a Class D felony if the suspect knew or reasonably [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould traffic stop this week led to a suspect’s arrest on a Class Y felony after police said officers found methamphetamine, marijuana, and a loaded revolver in the vehicle. Scott Alan Hill, 39, was arrested on March 31, 2026, on charges of simultaneous possession of drugs [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested on a felony theft charge after police say he took $9,000 from a homeowner for repair materials, then kept the money instead of purchasing the items. Joshua Merrell, 48, was arrested on a charge of theft of property, a felony, according to [read more…]
Jonesboro, AR — April is recognized nationally as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and promote prevention efforts. The Family Crisis Center, Inc. (FCC) invites the community to participate in several impactful events throughout April. Wear Teal Day – April 7, 2026FCC encourages the [read more…]
BATESVILLE, Arkansas —The Batesville Symphony League will present the Delta Symphony Orchestra in concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in Sloan Auditorium of the Brown Fine Arts Building at Lyon College, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. A pre-concert lecture will begin at 1:15 p.m. The performance, titled “America 250: A [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR — In celebration of the Easter season, KLEK 102.5 F.M. and the soon-to-launch Glory 104.3 F.M. are partnering to give back to the community through a free Bible giveaway event. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or while [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro defendant previously accused in a fentanyl trafficking case has pleaded guilty, while the case against an elderly co-defendant was dismissed after her death. Court records show Jamie Benetiez Harris, 32, of Jonesboro, pleaded guilty March 30 to one count of delivery of fentanyl. A second [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro defendant accused of exposing himself and sexually grooming a child has pleaded guilty in Craighead County Circuit Court, according to court records. Jake Mccane Schmidt, 29, of Jonesboro, entered a plea on March 30, 2026, to sexual indecency with a child and sexually grooming a [read more…]
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