Lawrence County
Lawrence County Crash Kills Walnut Ridge Passenger
Shawn Lynette Russell of Walnut Ridge was killed and the driver injured when their off-road vehicle skidded off Lawrence 507 Road and overturned, the Arkansas…
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Crittenden County
VIDEO: Driver Flees With Backpack After West Memphis Pursuit
ASP says a driver exceeded 90 mph in West Memphis before running toward an apartment complex with a backpack. A police dog and drone search…
Craighead County
A-State Theatre Puts Comedic Spin on Shakespeare
JONESBORO – The Arkansas State University Department of Theatre will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] (Again)” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer…
Craighead County
How Jonesboro’s Hospitals Compare in the Ratings They Promote
A comparison of St. Bernards and NEA Baptist finds strengths, concerns and gaps in the quality information available on their websites.
Lawrence County
Evan Egerer to Perform at WBU Nov. 5
Christian artist Evan Egerer will perform Nov. 5 at Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge during homecoming week. Tickets are $5 for the public and…
Statewide
Benton Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Money from Her Employer
A Benton woman who stole $540,599 while serving as a medical clinic’s chief financial officer was sentenced to two years in federal prison and ordered…
Greene County
NEW VIDEO: Man Accused of Striking, Kicking Paragould Officers During Arrest
Douglas Hedrick is accused of striking one Paragould officer with his head and kicking another during a Sept. 29 arrest. His bond was set at…
Greene County
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Jail Denied Medical Care Before 18-Year-Old’s Death
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. — Representatives of Atiyana Willis’ estate filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Thursday alleging jail personnel ignored her requests for medical assistance…
Craighead County
JPD Officer Fired for Leaving Work, Lying to Supervisor
Records obtained by NEA Report show Clayton Wilson was fired Sept. 3 after JPD sustained findings that he left work while clocked in and lied…
Crittenden County
Pedestrian Killed on I-40 in Crittenden County
Ross Caronna Jr. of Independence, Louisiana, was killed Aug. 22, 2026, after being struck on I-40 westbound near mile marker 279 in Crittenden County, according…
Lawrence County
Rentz Gets 5 Years for Manslaughter After Walnut Ridge Murder Acquittal
Logan Ashler Rentz was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter in Shannon Fisher’s death, his attorney confirmed after an inquiry from NEA Report.
Craighead County
Rape Charge Against Jonesboro Man Dropped Over Credibility Concerns
JONESBORO, Ark. — A rape charge against Cetrick Deshawn Crockett has been dropped after prosecutors determined that credibility concerns prevented them from reasonably proceeding to…
Greene County
Sheriff Fires Nine Jail Employees After Willis’ Death, Says Staff Failed to Assist Her
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. — Sheriff Brad Snyder fired nine jail employees Wednesday after reviewing video and documentation surrounding the death of 18-year-old Atiyanna Willis, saying…
Craighead County
Man Accused of Beer Bottle Attack in Jonesboro; Bond Set at $250,000
Guy A. Moreno faces battery and fleeing allegations after an alleged beer bottle attack in Jonesboro left a man with facial fractures. Bond was set…
Craighead County
Nominations Being Sought for Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards
Arkansas State is accepting nominations through Oct. 31 for its ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be presented during Black History Month.