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Original Red Ranger Austin St. John to Visit Jonesboro Dec. 18

Nov. 6, 2026

Austin St. John, the original Red Ranger from “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” will meet fans Dec. 18 at Must Love Toys & Comics in Jonesboro.

Craighead County

A-State Theatre to Stage ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Nov. 13-22

Nov. 6, 2026

A-State Theatre will present six performances at the Fowler Center in Jonesboro from Nov. 13 to 22. Tickets are $15 to $20, with free tickets…

Greene County

Man Accused of Pointing Gun, Demanding Cash at Paragould Dollar General

Nov. 6, 2026

Lafayette Ellis is accused of aggravated robbery after a man reported a struggle over a handgun at a Paragould Dollar General. Bond was set at…

Craighead County

Police Report Details Beating Before Fatal Preakness Drive Shooting

Nov. 4, 2026Updated Nov. 6, 2026 at 9:51 am

Kayunte Sanders, 31, was fatally shot at a home on Preakness Drive in Jonesboro. A newly released police report says an armed suspect began beating…

Craighead County

Jonesboro Limits Overnight Camping in City Parks and Parking Lots

Nov. 6, 2026

The Jonesboro City Council voted 10-0 to limit overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. A first violation can carry…

Statewide

Former Arkansas Bar Exam Official Faces 65 Felony Charges

Nov. 6, 2026

Nancie Givens faces 65 felony counts in a five-year bar exam tampering investigation. Arkansas justices say some scores were raised to passing.

St. Francis County

VIDEO: Trooper Hits Sign and Tree During Forrest City Chase, Report Says

Nov. 6, 2026

An Arkansas State Police trooper hit a road sign and a tree during a Forrest City pursuit. A prosecutor approved felony fleeing and related charges…

Greene County

Baptist Paragould Earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital Designation

Nov. 5, 2026

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has earned an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital designation recognizing its readiness to evaluate and treat stroke patients.