Lawrence County
Taco Bell coming to Walnut Ridge
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Two national business announcements in two weeks has Lawrence County abuzz. Taco Bell was announced to be coming to town Tuesday morning.
Lawrence County
Tensions erupt at June Lawrence Quorum Court meeting
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Updated. It seemed for a few moments Monday night that the Lawrence County Quorum Court meeting might devolve into a fist fight. Lawrence County Judge Dale Freeman said County Treasurer Marilyn Crafton had taken almost $400,000 from his county road fund without authorization, placing it into the [read more…]
Craighead County
Jonesboro man killed in helicopter crash
JONESBORO, Ark. — A local man was killed in a helicopter crash Sunday afternoon. Floyd Vuncannon, 73, of Jonesboro, was killed in the crash, Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd told NEA Report on Monday morning.
Clay County
Man charged in deadly Corning shooting
CORNING, Ark. — (Updated) One man shot and killed another man Sunday afternoon in Corning, according to a KAIT report. Brian Curtis will be charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of James Prater, KAIT reported Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington as saying. Clay County Sheriff Terry [read more…]
Lawrence County
June 20-24: Swimming Lessons in Walnut Ridge
Swimming lessons will be held at the Walnut Ridge City Pool between June 20-24, 2016. Classes will be held at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. It will cost $ 30.00 per student. Ages for lessons will be 4 and up. If interested, please call City Hall at 870-886-6638.
Lawrence County
June 20: College City/Walnut Ridge asked to review plans
from Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Monday, June 20th, from 3 p.m. until 5:45 p.m., residents of Walnut Ridge and College City will be asked to review three alternatives for redistricting the consolidated towns of Walnut Ridge and College City, as set forth by ACA 14-40-1205.
Baxter County
Jonesboro man dead, another injured on Lake Norfork
Press Release – Baxter County Sheriff One man has died and another was injured during a diving incident Saturday morning on Lake Norfork near the Quarry Marina. The Sheriff’s Office was notified at approximately 10:51 AM that an unresponsive diver, who was not breathing, was being taken by boat to the [read more…]
Greene County
June 18: PAWS adoption in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Paragould Animal Welfare Society, aptly named PAWS, wants you to come to their adoption day at PetSmart, 2708 W Kings HWY, Paragould, Ark., Saturday, June 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come by PetSmart and see our amazing dogs and cats that are searching for their new homes. While you’re there [read more…]
Craighead County
Attorney sues Craighead and Jonesboro over DID
by Stan Morris JONESBORO, Ark. — Attorney Mark Rees is suing the City of Jonesboro and Craighead County over the drunken, insane, or disorderly statute. The lawsuit filed Friday in Craighead County Circuit Court, Western Division, Rees demands all who have been arrested, jailed, fined or incarcerated under the DID [read more…]
Crittenden County
Silver Alert issued for 80-year-old West Memphis man
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis Police Department has requested activation of a Silver Alert for an 80-year-old man. Lee Henry Jackson, 80, of West Memphis, was last seen Friday at 717 Purdue, West Memphis, Ark. He was wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants. According to the Arkansas State Police [read more…]
