JONESBORO, Ark. — A man accused in two aggravated residential burglary cases in Jonesboro was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border before being returned to Craighead County. Jose Barron, 29, was arrested on two counts of aggravated residential burglary, Class Y felonies; first-degree criminal mischief involving damage valued at more than [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested after police said a woman was stabbed during an argument at a Jonesboro home. Katelyn Lashuntae Nimmers, 19, of Osceola, was arrested on a charge of second-degree domestic battering, a Class B felony. According to a probable cause affidavit, Jonesboro police [read more…]
JONESBORO – KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events. KASU signed on the air on Friday, May 17, 1957, and is the oldest National Public Radio (NPR) member station in Arkansas, as well as the oldest non-commercial public radio station. One can join the KASU team from 5 – 8 p.m. on [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said he spat in an officer’s face during a disturbance call. Jared Omar Smith, 29, of Jonesboro, was arrested May 9 after officers with the Jonesboro Police Department responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of [read more…]
JONESBORO – Thirty-two years ago, Dean B. Ellis Library, with its iconic clock tower, was added to the landscape of Arkansas State University. Over the years, maintenance work has been needed to update the structure. Starting on Tuesday, May 12, renovations began on the clock tower, particularly focused on the [read more…]
JONESBORO – Staff members at Arkansas State University were honored for their retirement and milestone accomplishments during the annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony in Centennial Hall of Reng Student Union on Monday, May 11. Those who have or will retire during the current academic year include Malissa [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect is facing a Class Y felony after police said a traffic stop led to the discovery of two guns and a pill that tested positive for ecstasy. Quante Jerome Jeffrey, 28, of Jonesboro, was arrested after a traffic stop May 12 in the 1800 [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect is facing multiple felony charges after police said he tried to enter a fenced property, pulled what victims believed was a real handgun, and later attempted to hide a methamphetamine pipe. Tanner Bobbitt, 22, of Jonesboro, was arrested after officers responded May 3 to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two people were arrested after a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro, with probable cause affidavits accusing each person of committing crimes against the other. Officers with the Jonesboro Police Department responded May 13 to the 1000 block of Vine Street for a domestic disturbance, according to the affidavits. [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A quick trip to the gas station on Mother’s Day led a Jonesboro couple to an instant lottery win. Matthew O. and his wife won $50,000 playing $50,000 Stacked, a $20 instant game. They claimed their prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on [read more…]
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