Craighead County

Jonesboro man acquitted of Terroristic Act in Redwolf Blvd shooting

Xavier Brown, 31, of Jonesboro was acquitted by a Craighead County jury late Friday night of Terroristic Act related to a January 31, 2022 traffic shooting on Red Wolf Boulevard in Jonesboro.  The jury did find him guilty of aggravated assault and criminal mischief, giving him a $1,000.00 fine only on each [read more…]

Craighead County

Searcy A-State student wins chess competition

JONESBORO – Chess players competed in three divisions during the Scarlet Chess Club event that was directed by Zachariah Carlson with the support of Sachleen Singh, the club’s student president. Trophies and prizes were awarded to winners and runners-up, and contestants enjoyed meeting new chess aficionados and playing pick-up games [read more…]