JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect is facing a felony sexual assault charge, in addition to a hold from immigration authorities, in Jonesboro. Jose Manuel Alveraz-Interiano, 46, appeared in court on Wednesday and was represented by attorney Mark Rees. He is being charged with second-degree sexual assault, a Class B felony. [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man is accused of criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder and appeared in court on Wednesday. Brandon Larrell Williams, 29, of Jonesboro, faces the Class A felony criminal attempt charge, in addition to a possession of a firearm by certain persons charge, a Class B [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — President Donald Trump plans to issue a major disaster declaration for Arkansas in response to the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the state March 14-15, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday. The declaration follows a formal request from Sanders and will make federal assistance available [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Main Street in downtown Jonesboro reopened Tuesday after being partially closed for months during the demolition of the former Citizen’s Bank building. City officials cleared the area to make way for future development, and the reopening marks the end of the demolition phase. Local leaders and residents [read more…]
JONESBORO – On a Wednesday around two o’clock in the afternoon, Arkansas State University employee Leigh Anne Hall experienced a life-threatening medical emergency. A student worker in Information Technology Services was alerted that another co-worker needed help. “I started CPR. It was scary and I prayed so hard while doing [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro man was arrested after police say he pulled a gun on his ex-girlfriend at a pawn shop before being found with a firearm and marijuana during a traffic stop. Police responded on May 10 to a pawn shop on E. Nettleton about a subject who [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Whataburger is planning its first location in northeast Arkansas as part of the Southern Hills development in south Jonesboro, according to a release from Coldwell Banker Village Communities. The Texas-based fast-food chain is one of several new businesses joining the growing commercial hub near Harrisburg Road and [read more…]
JONESBORO – Hundreds of students walked across the stage and turned their tassels during the annual 2025 spring commencement on Saturday, May 10, at First National Bank Arena on the campus of Arkansas State University. Approximately 2,800 were candidates for degrees. Chancellor Todd Shields and Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — A Brookland man was arrested on charges including rape involving an alleged victim who is a minor, a probable cause affidavit said. At 5:50 p.m. on May 8, Officer Josh Whitley with the Brookland Police Department responded to a call regarding a potential sexual assault involving a [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man is accused of assaulting family members and threatening to kill his wife and jail staff during a series of incidents on May 7, according to a probable cause affidavit. Police were first dispatched to the area of 7th and Court streets in response to [read more…]
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