JONESBORO, Ark. — Three individuals were arrested following a commercial burglary investigation at a closed business on Airport Road early Jan. 23, according to probable cause affidavits filed by the Jonesboro Police Department. Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:50 a.m. after being advised that multiple suspects were seen on surveillance [read more…]
JONESBORO – Practice makes perfect, the old saying goes, and no one knows that better than Dillinger Carr, a physical therapy student at Arkansas State University. A recent graduate of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) physical therapist assistant (PTA) program, Dillinger holds the distinctive achievement of earning a perfect [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The City of Jonesboro is being awarded a total of three and half million dollars in federal appropriations for public safety needs related to its Real Time Crime Center. Senator John Boozman first authored the provision in 2024 and helped navigate it toward its final step last [read more…]
BAY, Ark. — Fifteen years is a long time, especially when referring to a job. “This is my 15th year, but some days it feels like 20,” Sherry Carmer, the Bay High School art teacher, said laughingly, adding that all those years have been spent at Bay, and she wouldn’t [read more…]
LAKE CITY, Ark. — A Lake City animal control officer is facing criminal charges after investigators allege he shot and killed a dog and later provided false information to police about the incident. Cameron Tyler Casey, 34, of Lake City, is charged with two counts of cruelty to animals, misdemeanors, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver faced sustained criticism during a lengthy City Council meeting Tuesday night, with multiple speakers questioning his handling of concerns tied to former Parks and Recreation Director Danny Kapales, who resigned and is under FBI investigation. Much of the criticism centered on allegations that [read more…]
Craighead County, AR — Effective immediately, Craighead County Judge Marvin Day has lifted the burn ban previously enacted on January 15th. Due to the recent rainfall, conditions have improved, reducing the risk of fires and making it safe to resume controlled outdoor burning. While the burn ban has been lifted, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro teenager has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary and theft investigation, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department. According to the affidavit, officers responded Oct. 28, 2025, to a residence on Glitterman Drive in reference to a burglary [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man was arrested following alleged threats made toward his estranged wife, according to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Jonesboro Police Department. According to the affidavit, on Jan. 16, 2026, the alleged victim went to the Jonesboro Police Department to report threats to her [read more…]
LAKE CITY, Ark. — A Lake City man has been arrested on a felony domestic battery charge involving a child following an investigation that began with a report of alleged child abuse. According to a probable cause affidavit, authorities received a report on Nov. 8, 2025, alleging possible child abuse. [read more…]
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