Craighead County
Man Accused of Hitting 9-Year-Old With Extension Cord in Jonesboro
A 20-year-old man faces two felony counts of domestic battering after Jonesboro police reported finding injuries on a 9-year-old and a 4-year-old.
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Craighead County
Overnight Caraway Road Closures Begin Monday for Drainage Work
Overnight closures in the Caraway Road expansion project area begin Nov. 2, with additional closures possible through the week of Dec. 7.
Craighead County
Heritage Sites Hosts Third Round of Public Meetings on Proposed Arkansas NHA
JONESBORO, AR — Arkansas State University’s Heritage Sites office invites residents, community leaders and other interested individuals to participate in a third round of public…
Craighead County
A Breakfast, a Prayer and a Reminder of the Good Around Us
Alysha Bowers offered breakfast to a man outside Southern Chef this morning, then witnessed another stranger offering a Bible and prayer—a touching reminder of the…
Craighead County
JPD Says No Misuse of Flock System Has Been Reported
JONESBORO, Ark. — Those worried about misuse of Flock cameras have good news: The Jonesboro Police Department says no misuse of its Flock system has…
Regional
This Is Your News: The NEA Report App Is Here
The free NEA Report app brings local headlines, breaking news alerts, weather, radar and Reader Rewards to iPhone and iPad. Here is how to get…
Randolph County
Pocahontas Selected For State Program to Recruit Retailers, Restaurants
Pocahontas is one of six Arkansas communities selected for the 2026-27 Retail Academy, which provides research and training to help recruit retailers and restaurants.
Poinsett County
Her Heart Stopped. She Lost Both Legs and Her Unborn Twins. Now, Tyra Johnson Needs Help Rebuilding Her Life.
TRUMANN, Ark. — Tyra Johnson was laughing and joking with a nurse. Then, suddenly, her heart stopped. Her fiancé, Abraham Casas, remembers how quickly an…
Regional
80-Year Sentence for Arkansas Man Guilty of Child Abuse Material
MARSHALL, Ark. — Richard Allan Bradley, 34, of Marshall, pleaded guilty on September 28, 2026, in Searcy County Circuit Court to 40 felony counts involving…
Greene County
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Jail Denied Medical Care Before 18-Year-Old’s Death
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. — Representatives of Atiyana Willis’ estate filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday alleging jail personnel ignored her requests for medical assistance…
