JONESBORO, Ark. — A child was injured in an accidental Friday in Jonesboro. It happened in the 400 block of N Patrick around 4:30 PM, according to Sally Smith, JPD’s Public Information Official. Officers responded to an accidental shooting of a juvenile. According to police, a younger sibling got an [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A suspect has been arrested after police say he attacked a woman outside her vehicle despite an existing order of protection. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department, officers responded Feb. 28, 2026, at approximately 1:16 a.m. to the Pecan Grove area regarding [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A suspect was arrested Saturday after police say he assaulted his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic disturbance, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department. On March 7, 2026, officers were dispatched to an address in the city regarding a [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The race for Circuit Judge, District 2, Division 4 is headed to a run-off in November between the two challengers – Curtis Hitt and Andrew Nadzam – after both placed first and second without either receiving a majority. After placing third in the race, incumbent Circuit Judge [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, after officers responded to a reported breaking or entering in progress on Russell Drive, according to a Jonesboro Police Department probable cause affidavit. When officers arrived, they found the victim had already detained the suspect, identified as Jailen Bernard [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould suspect was arrested on a felony stalking charge after police say he repeatedly followed and surveilled a protected party despite an active order of protection. Phillip G. Walker, 49, was arrested on a charge of stalking, a Class B felony, and violation of an order [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Approximately 37 immigration holds were placed on inmates at the Craighead County Detention Center in 2025, according to figures obtained by NEA Report from the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office. The total is considered approximate because the holds had to be counted manually, officials said. Of the 37 [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A circuit judge seeking reelection is facing criticism for tax issues from opponents seeking to replace him on the bench. Circuit Judge Charles M. “Skip” Mooney Jr. owes unpaid state tax liens totaling about $30,000, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Mooney told the newspaper it was during [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A parole search at a Paragould apartment led to the seizure of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and prescription pills, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department. The affidavit states that on Feb. 11, 2026, Officer Hunter De Sesso was advised that Troy Dufau was [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Brookland suspect is facing felony charges after authorities say he activated and cashed stolen lottery tickets, resulting in thousands of dollars in losses to a local store. According to a probable cause affidavit, on Feb. 5, 2026, Detective B. Butler obtained an arrest warrant for Jeffrey [read more…]
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