POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving local detention center inmate rosters. Sheriff Kevin Molder said scammers are looking up inmates online, identifying people who are currently incarcerated and contacting their family members. The caller claims to be a law enforcement [read more…]
Anticipate increased military traffic beginning May 29; use patience, caution overtaking NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Drivers could see more military vehicles on highways and interstates beginning May 29 as the Arkansas National Guard begins annual training. According to the Arkansas National Guard, guardsmen will be convoying from armories across [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK – Five graduates of Arkansas State University System two-year institutions have been selected as 2026 Charles L. Welch Presidential Scholars. The Presidential Scholars program was created in 2024 to honor the legacy of Welch, president emeritus of the ASU System, for his nearly 13 years of service. The [read more…]
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…]
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…]
Authorities have released photos of a robbery suspect from May 19 at Burger King in Trumann. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Trumann Police Department at (870) 483-6423. Original story below. TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities are investigating a robbery incident at Burger King in [read more…]
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