JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman was arrested on felony theft charges after police said surveillance video showed a wallet being taken from an abandoned shopping cart. Latauna A. Clark, 50, was arrested on charges of theft of property, credit or debit cards, and theft, second offense, both Class D felonies. [read more…]
A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt By:Ainsley Platt, Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda — Arkansas Advocate A controversial plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Arkansas is on hold after a year and a half of steadfast opposition from the local community and [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — An active shooter alert was sent out overnight at Arkansas State University after a shooting injured one. According to AState CIO Todd Clark, just after midnight Sunday, April 26, authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired at a gathering at Unity Park on the Arkansas State [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two suspects were arrested after a Jonesboro officer encountered them at a gas station on Hilltop, leading to searches that authorities said turned up meth, fentanyl pills, firearms and messages indicating drug sales. David Brock Buck, 38, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a $60,000 theft investigation involving a private road project in Jonesboro. William Cody Bobbitt, 33, of Mary Esther, Florida, was arrested on a charge of theft of $25,000 or more, a Class B felony. Bail was set at $25,000 [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Marion suspect was arrested after police said she left a Paragould Walmart with more than $300 in merchandise without paying. Victoria Robinson, 28, of Marion, was arrested on a felony theft of property charge, a Class D felony, according to a probable cause affidavit from the [read more…]
By:Ainsley Platt, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers proposed a transfer of up to $300 million into an economic development incentive fund Thursday for a manufacturing “super project” employing thousands of workers that officials hope to attract to West Memphis. The proposal to tap state surplus funds to offer economic incentives and [read more…]
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Northeastern College says its internship program has become a major part of workforce development in the region since launching in 2010 through a partnership with Nucor-Yamato Steel. According to information provided by the college, the program began as an effort to give students hands-on experience in [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said a stolen debit card was used to make a $350 charge through PrizePicks. Jessie Droughn, 22, was arrested on charges of theft of property involving credit or debit cards and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jail records also [read more…]
PIGGOTT, Ark. — A Missouri suspect was arrested early Wednesday after a pursuit in southern Clay County reached about 100 mph and ended with deputies discovering a 7-month-old child inside the vehicle, according to a press release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the pursuit began [read more…]
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