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One Victim Confirmed After Jonesboro Shooting

Oct. 28, 2026

One victim was confirmed following a shooting around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Gladiolus in Jonesboro.

Jonesboro Massage Business Owner Gets Two Years of Probation in Plea Deal

June 26, 2026Updated Oct. 7, 2026 at 1:34 pm

JONESBORO, Ark. — The owner and business manager of Tree Massage was placed on two years of probation after pleading guilty to second-degree promoting prostitution…

Greene County

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Jail Denied Medical Care Before 18-Year-Old’s Death

Oct. 1, 2026

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

Jonesboro Taking Over City Stars Program as DOJ Activity Raises Questions

Dec. 5, 2025Updated Dec. 5, 2025 at 12:51 pm

JONESBORO, Ark. —The City of Jonesboro is exploring a takeover of the City Stars program — the 501(c)(3) organization for which Parks Director Danny Kapales…

Craighead County

Panic at the Fair Saturday Night After Shots Heard Reports

Sept. 20, 2025Updated Sept. 21, 2025 at 3:29 pm

JONESBORO, Ark. — Crowds were sent into a panic after what sounded like gunfire erupted Saturday night at the fairgrounds in Jonesboro. Following multiple reports…

Craighead County

Fatal Shooting on Broadmoor in Jonesboro Under Investigation

Sept. 11, 2025

JONESBORO, Ark. — One person is dead and another injured after a shooting incident Thursday on Broadmoor in Jonesboro, police said. Jonesboro police officers responded…