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Shipman suspended without pay for 30 days for rape comments

Oct. 2, 2018

In addition to his suspension, Shipman will receive further training in dealing with victims of sexual assault.

Alex Rankin sentenced to 25 years for first-degree murder

Aug. 31, 2018

Rankin was sentenced by the jury late Friday to 20-years in prison, said Second Judicial District Prosecutor Scott Ellington. The sentence came about 90 minutes…

Craighead County

Two suspects arrested from Wednesday’s armed burglary

Aug. 23, 2018

Bryan Cruz, 18, and Enrique Pina, 20, were identified as suspects in a press release sent out by Cpl. David McDaniel of JPD.

Craighead County

Burglars with guns, machete bound victims and demand cash in Jonesboro

Aug. 22, 2018

The intruders were armed with firearms and one was holding a machete. The intruders then tied the victims' hands behind their backs and then demanded…

Greene County

Man released; no danger to public from reported acts, says sheriff

Aug. 17, 2018

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A press release indicates a man who was arrested in an alleged-rape investigation has been released from custody and is no longer…

Greene County

Fatal shooting in Paragould

Aug. 10, 2018

PARAGOULD, Ark. – A fatal shooting claimed one person’s life Friday night in Paragould, law enforcement confirmed to NEA Report. Paragould Police Department were working…