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Jackson County

Tuckerman Mayor Zack Graham Announces Resignation

Oct. 27, 2026

“It has been an honor to serve the city and its citizens,” Graham said. “I wish the incoming administration and City Council the very best…

Jackson County

VIDEO: State Trooper Arrests Newport Pedestrian After Dispute Over Walking in Roadway

Oct. 8, 2026

Video we obtained concerns a Newport pedestrian arrest that an Arkansas State Police trooper said resulted in four charges and a negotiated guilty plea.

Jackson County

VIDEO: Driver Stopped, Then Fled as Trooper Opened Door, ASP Says

Sept. 26, 2026

A Jonesboro man allegedly drove off as a trooper opened his door during a Jackson County stop. A vehicle intervention followed on Interstate 57.

Jackson County

VIDEO: Pickup Goes Airborne, Crashes Into Tractor-Trailer During Jackson County ASP Pursuit

Aug. 8, 2026Updated Aug. 9, 2026 at 4:10 am

JACKSON COUNTY, Ark. — A traffic stop near Interstate 57 turned into an approximately 10-minute pursuit that exceeded 90 mph before a pickup hit a…

Jackson County

New York Man Sentenced in Federal Case, Newport Co-Defendant Awaiting Trial

May 27, 2026

Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Conspiracy that Results in New York Man Being Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison LITTLE…

Jackson County

Former Swifton Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault

April 29, 2026

SWIFTON, Ark. — On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requested the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP)…

Jackson County

Arkansas Nat’l Guard sends potable water team to Newport

Feb. 2, 2026

CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the Arkansas National Guard to provide potable water to Newport…

Craighead County

First Class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Announced

Jan. 15, 2026

JONESBORO – Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator…

Jackson County

Ambulance Involved in Collision While Transporting Patient in Newport

Dec. 2, 2025

NEWPORT, Ark. — An ambulance from the Tuckerman Fire Department and Volunteer Ambulance Service was involved in a collision Monday evening while transporting a patient…