LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following recent reports regarding a fraudulent video caller, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) urges players to use caution. “We have been notified of a caller posing as a lottery representative, offering winning million-dollar tickets to random phone numbers,” said ASL Executive Director Sharon Strong. “To be [read more…]
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A driver was arrested after authorities said he fled a traffic stop, drove the wrong way on a city street and ran from officers after a second Tactical Vehicle Intervention disabled his vehicle. Antonio Jermaine Walker was arrested after the May 21 pursuit, according to an [read more…]
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. — A traffic stop near the Missouri state line turned into a high-speed pursuit after authorities said a driver restarted her vehicle and sped away from an Arkansas State Police trooper. Natalie Michelle Ward, 40, of Gosnell, was arrested after the pursuit, which ended when a Tactical [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested this week on a Class Y felony rape charge involving a 14-year-old girl. John Daniel Pagan, 42, of Paragould, was arrested May 28 by the Jonesboro Police Department. His next court date is July 30. Bond was set by Judge Barbara Halsey [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested after authorities said a victim found a GoPro camera with a flashing red light under her nightstand while changing in her bedroom. Alexander W. Peck was arrested on suspicion of video voyeurism, a Class D felony. His next court date is July 30. [read more…]
Jonathan Poynor, 45, of Jonesboro, appeared in district court again on May 29, 2026 for violation of a no-contact order. Bond was set at $20,000 cash-only, in addition to his original bond for the case below. JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after authorities said a woman reported [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — A woman who was arrested after her 1-year-old son was found unresponsive in a bathtub and later died has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Courtney Marie Newsom, 31, pleaded guilty May 28 to one count of manslaughter. Circuit Judge [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Parker Park Pool reopened Friday, May 29, after additional cleaning and maintenance work was completed this week. The pool will resume normal operating hours from noon to 6 p.m., according to Jonesboro Parks and Recreation. Officials thanked the public for its patience while the work was completed [read more…]
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — An Arkansas State Police pursuit that began on the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge reached speeds of more than 130 mph before ending with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention and two arrests, according to an ASP report. The pursuit happened around 1:30 a.m. May 11 after [read more…]
JONESBORO – A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM) in Tyronza. The one-day event in July will focus on American music and food. The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will [read more…]
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