Mississippi County
Osceola Resident Killed In Mississippi County Crash
Misty Roach of Osceola was killed Oct. 15, 2026, when her car overturned on State Highway 77 in Bondsville, according to a preliminary Arkansas State…
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Crittenden County
Motorcyclist Killed In Crittenden County Crash On I-40
A motorcyclist from Absecon, N.J., was killed after his Harley struck the trailer of a Freightliner on eastbound I-40 near mile marker 277 in West…
Independence County
Two Killed, Two Injured in Independence County Crash
Two people died and two others were injured Oct. 19 when an eastbound Hyundai left the roadway and overturned on State Highway 394 in Batesville,…
Craighead County
Woman Accused of Chasing Victim With Hammer Over Missing Shoes in Jonesboro
Shaniquia Taylor faces an aggravated assault allegation after police say a dispute over missing shoes led to a hammer chase at Garden Manor in Jonesboro.
Craighead County
Shots Heard Report Prompts Precautionary Lockdown at Nettleton STEAM School
Sally Smith told NEA Report there was no shots fired call. Police responded to a report of shots heard and requested a precautionary lockdown at…
Craighead County
Two Women Accused of Distracting Cashier, Taking Two Carts of Merchandise in Jonesboro
Two women face felony theft allegations after police say one distracted a cashier while the other took two carts containing $1,032.21 in merchandise from a…
Regional
Thousands Cast Ballots as Early Voting Opens Across Northeast Arkansas
More than 5,000 voters cast ballots across nine Northeast Arkansas counties on the first day of early voting, with county clerk’s offices reporting strong turnout.
Lawrence County
Referee Thanks Hoxie Community After Heart Attack Friday Night
Travis Woodruff says quick action by people in Hoxie helped save his life after he suffered a heart attack while refereeing Friday night. On Monday,…
Lawrence County
Hoxie Police Receive Nearly $10,000 Donation for Body Cameras, Radios
Hoxie police say a $9,894.94 donation from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office will fund four body cameras and six handheld radios to replace older…
Greene County
Three More Greene County Jail Employees Fired After Inmate’s Death, Bringing Total to 12
12 jail employees have now been fired after the death of 18-year-old Atiyanna Willis in Greene County Detention Center.
Craighead County
AState Student Research Paper Wins First Place at Regional SWAAG Conference
Arkansas State University senior Jessica Harvey won first place in a regional geography conference’s undergraduate paper competition for her coral-algae research in Dominica.
Craighead County
Jonesboro Man Accused of Repeatedly Peering Into Child’s Bedroom Window
A Jonesboro man faces a felony voyeurism allegation after police say security footage showed him repeatedly peering into a child’s bedroom window. Bond was set…
Craighead County
Two Jonesboro Men Arrested After Teen Grazed by Gunfire
Two Jonesboro men face battery and aggravated assault allegations after a teen was grazed by gunfire. Affidavits identify the alleged shooter and driver; bond was…
Greene County
Paragould Man Accused of Drug, Firearm Offenses After Home Search
Andrew Kelly, 76, faces drug and firearm allegations after an Oct. 15 home search in Paragould. A judge set bond at $75,000, according to court…
Greene County
Man Accused of Sending Death Threats in Paragould; Bond Set at $150,000
Donald Watson is accused of sending death threats to a person in Paragould. An Oct. 1 court order set bond at $150,000 and imposed release…