JONESBORO – Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy. The men and women who make up the class, which met for the first time earlier this week, are from eight counties in Northeast [read more…]
HARRISBURG, Ark. — Adam Hartness, the band director at Harrisburg High School, stepped straight out of a college classroom at Arkansas State University into a challenge as the post-COVID band director in the rural community of Harrisburg. “People knew of the band. It was of good quality and did great [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The City of Trumann is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Trendsetter City. This honor from Arkansas Business highlights cities and towns across Arkansas whose innovative initiatives for community development and economic growth inspire change and make a difference in our state. Trumann was recognized in [read more…]
MARKED TREE, Ark. — Mallory Harrington, the art teacher for 7th through 12th grade at Marked Tree High School, has devoted 10 years of her life to doing what she loves. “I’ve always loved art,” said Harrington. “There’s never been a time when I haven’t been doing art of some [read more…]
MARKED TREE — A Texas-based structural steel fabrication company has purchased 70 acres in Marked Tree with plans to develop its first Arkansas operation, according to a release from Basden Steel. The company, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Texas, closed on the property Nov. 21. The land, located just [read more…]
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a series of drive-thru USDA food distributions in Poinsett County on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Three locations will participate: Marked Tree Fire Station, 102 Liberty St., Marked Tree — 9–10 a.m. or until food runs out Trumann Sports Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro this summer has been arrested after deputies said he fled law enforcement again in September. According to a probable cause affidavit, on Aug. 20, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were patrolling the area of Browns [read more…]
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — A former Memphis Grizzlies player was arrested Wednesday after deputies reportedly found cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Interstate 555. According to the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a silver car near Mile Marker 18 on Nov. 5. The driver [read more…]
HARRISBURG — Authorities say a suspect connected to an abduction in Missouri has been arrested after his vehicle was found abandoned earlier Tuesday in Harrisburg. Law enforcement told NEA Report that Black Patrick, of Hayti, Missouri, was taken into custody around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Lepanto. Earlier in the day, [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we haven’t posted it yet. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
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