TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities have put out a warning on social media about a woman who is seen on video telling children to go to a registered sex offender’s residence in Trumann. Video shows Tracy Washburn, 49, approaching two children – a five-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy. According to [read more…]
HARRISBURG, Ark. – A Harrisburg man was acquitted of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault last week in Poinsett County. A jury comprised of eight women and four men found Jerry H. Collier, Jr., 60, not guilty of two counts of Rape and four counts of Sexual Assault in [read more…]
Trumann community advocate Heather Shrader announces 2026 mayoral bid, citing transparency, accountability, and service; campaign kickoff set for fall. [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces charges, including felony commercial burglary, after he allegedly hid in a bathroom, waited for a store to close, and attempted to open the cash registers earlier this year in Jonesboro. On May 10, 2025, officers responded to a burglary alarm in Joensboro, according to [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The CALL, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care, celebrated a significant milestone as Tyler and Clay Collins completed their training to become foster parents. The couple, inspired after attending The CALL in Poinsett County’s informational night earlier this year, stepped forward to [read more…]
Griffin: ‘Those who commit Medicaid fraud need to know that my office is vigilant in its pursuit of justice’ LITTLE ROCK – A Trumann man has been arrested following an investigation into fraudulent claims submitted to the state’s Medicaid program, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday. Jordan Vales, 21, [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — A Trumann man was arrested after officers recovered more than 3 ounces of fentanyl and about $1,700 in cash from a hotel room, according to police. Johnny “Capone” Turner was taken into custody without incident as part of an ongoing investigation by the Trumann Police Department and [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A Craighead County jury on Tuesday convicted Christin Leeann Helms of Harrisburg of criminal attempt to commit murder and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood. Circuit Judge Chris Thyer imposed the jury’s recommended sentence: 30 years for [read more…]
JONESBORO – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in July for small businesses to learn about funding, growing, and marketing their businesses. ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial [read more…]
TRUMANN, ARK. — On Friday, June 27, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested Taylor David Rhoades, 25, of Pocahontas, in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 555 near Trumann that resulted in the deaths of two Paragould residents. The wreck occurred on Thursday, [read more…]
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