JONESBORO, Ark. — A defendant originally charged with three counts of rape involving a child under 14 was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one rape count in a negotiated agreement with prosecutors. As part of the agreement, prosecutors nolle prossed the other two Class [read more…]
Necropsy Determines Brookland Police K-9 BOLO Died From Bloat BROOKLAND, Ark. — The Brookland Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 Officer BOLO, who was found dead Saturday morning at the home of his handler, a news release said. BOLO was discovered in his kennel at approximately 10:30 a.m. [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — Brookland police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are reminding drivers to plan for a sober ride before celebrating the Fourth of July. The message is part of NHTSA’s “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” campaign, aimed at reducing impaired driving during one of the deadliest holiday [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — A woman who was arrested after her 1-year-old son was found unresponsive in a bathtub and later died has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Courtney Marie Newsom, 31, pleaded guilty May 28 to one count of manslaughter. Circuit Judge [read more…]
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A retired Arkansas National Guard NCO received a long-overdue Purple Heart Medal May, 27, 2026, at an intimate ceremony in front of roughly 30 family, friends and military members in Brookland, Ark. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Joe J. Shelby was deployed [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A police pursuit that began with the Brookland Police Department and later involved Arkansas State Police ended in a crash that sent four people to local hospitals, according to a newly released ASP report. The incident happened April 24, 2026. Trooper Nash Thomas reported he was advised [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — A Brookland suspect was arrested this week after police said a search warrant led to the discovery of child sexual abuse material. Gustavo Angel Cruz, 19, of Brookland, was arrested by the Jonesboro Police Department on 20 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct [read more…]
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS – Domino’s continues its expansion across Northeast Arkansas with the opening of two new locations, with The CRE Group representing the tenant in securing both sites. Principal Broker and Owner, Heather Talley, served as the tenant broker on each transaction. The newest stores are now open in West [read more…]
BROOKLAND, Ark. — Wagner Medical Clinic announced plans Wednesday for a new clinic in Brookland that specializes in comprehensive and personalized primary care services. The clinic, Wagner Medical Clinic’s first location in Craighead County, will occupy space on the east side of U.S. Route 49 in Brookland, just south of [read more…]
BROOKLAND, AR – The Brookland School District continues to experience significant expansion, having added over 1,000 students to its enrollment since 2013. Monday night, the Brookland School Board took steps to address the next phase of facility needs resulting from this growth. Over the past decade, the district has managed [read more…]
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