JONESBORO – A Jonesboro resident has been charged with residential burglary and kidnapping following an early morning incident at his ex-spouse’s home, from which he had previously been banned. The event unfolded around 4:05 AM on August 13 at a residence on the 300-block of Melrose Street. Jonesboro police officers [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Vehicle thefts remain a growing concern for residents, with several new incidents reported over the recent weekend, including another theft from a car dealership. On Saturday morning, Jonesboro police responded to a theft report at the Links Apartments. A white 2016 Chrysler 300 had gone missing the [read more…]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. – A coordinated operation involving several law enforcement agencies led to a major drug bust and the arrest of a local resident on August 11 in Mississippi County. After receiving alerts regarding a suspicious package from both the Arkansas State Police and the Shelby County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Department, [read more…]
JONESBORO – A confrontation involving a knife at a local Target store led to the arrest of a Jonesboro man on felony charges. The incident took place around 5:50 PM on August 11 at the Target located at 3000 East Highland Drive. Jonesboro police responded to a call regarding a [read more…]
JONESBORO – Nikesha Nesbitt was named dean of the University College at Arkansas State University, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Calvin White Jr. announced this week. Serving as the interim dean since the end of the spring semester, Nesbitt will continue to lead as the permanent dean in a series [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. – Locals got a surprise in the past few days when an alligator was seen at Reynolds Park in Paragould. A resident’s social media post showcased the reptile, which, while small, was unmistakable. The Paragould Parks Department responded promptly to the unusual sighting. In a statement, they mentioned, “Recently [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University held its 2023 Summer Commencement ceremony this morning at First National Bank Arena. The ceremony was attended by friends, family, and A-State faculty and staff members who helped graduates on the way to this achievement. “Commencement is a special time of accomplishment,” said Chancellor Todd [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – UHaul in Jonesboro reported several vehicle thefts on the morning of August 9, with each incident involving different individuals renting vehicles and then failing to return them. The first of the reported thefts involved a 22-year-old white female suspect. She had rented a white 2017 Ford Econoline [read more…]
JONESBORO – Two local women were apprehended on felony charges of possession and theft by receiving this week after a reported theft in progress at a Jonesboro motel, according to a police report. Between 8:15 and 10:07 PM on August 8, Jonesboro police were dispatched to the Fairview Inn, located [read more…]
JONESBORO – A local resident faces serious felony charges after allegedly assaulting his 71-year-old father this week. The incident took place between 4:10 and 5 PM on August 8 at a residence located on the 3600-block of Oakridge Drive. According to the report, the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Jordan E. [read more…]
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