JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” (JET) from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, during A-State Welcome Week. The festivities will be held in the parking lot on the south [read more…]
CLARENDON, Ark. — On July 30, 2025, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in investigating allegations that Clarendon High School football coach Caleb Hunter Gannon, 27, sexually assaulted a minor. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Troopers conducted a [read more…]
COTTON PLANT, Ark. — At the request of the Woodruff County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, August 8, 2025, in Woodruff County. At [read more…]
NEWPORT, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division and the Newport Police Department have announced the conclusion of an investigation into a fatal shooting incident that took place on February 5, 2023, at the former Branch High School building, located on Clay Street in Newport. The shooting [read more…]
“Where stories come home”—A fresh identity for Northeast Arkansas’ growing film event JONESBORO, AR (August 2025) – After three years as the Oasis Film & Digital Media Festival, organizers have unveiled a new name and expanded vision: Porchlight Film Festival, a community-rooted celebration of regional and independent storytelling. The 2026 [read more…]
DMV and Toll Road Scams Are on the Rise Arkansans are experiencing an increase in DMV and toll road scams. In these scams, criminals attempt to steal consumers’ personal information and trick consumers into handing over funds by impersonating a state service, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the summer draws to a close and students across Arkansas prepare to return to the classroom, Arkansas State Police (ASP) reminds parents, guardians, and educators to remain vigilant in protecting children from online predators. Since January of 2024, ASP has issued 10 Amber Alerts and [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR — Coty Powers has announced his campaign for Arkansas State Representative in District 30, seeking the Republican nomination on a platform of government transparency, protecting families, cutting red tape, and fighting corruption. A longtime advocate for Arkansas families, Powers served with the Department of Human Services, where he [read more…]
Brookland — Republican Jason Allen has announced his bid for Craighead County Sheriff. Jason is currently Assistant Chief Deputy of the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department, serving as Patrol Captain and Commander of the SWAT, K-9, and Dive Teams. “With 19 years in law enforcement, I have earned the experience required [read more…]
Sheriff Marty Boyd Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-election JONESBORO, Ark. — After 34 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, including 13 years as Sheriff of Craighead County, Sheriff Marty Boyd announced today that he will not seek re-election for another term. “It has been the honor of a [read more…]
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