JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said he kicked open a victim’s door, scared her, and violated an active no-contact order. Nathan Bradley Beshears, 38, was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, a Class B felony, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief, violation of a [read more…]
CORNING, Ark. — A Clay County man was arrested Friday after deputies said they found a stolen handgun under a pillow during a search. Gary Hopkins, 65, was taken into custody April 24, 2026, after Clay County sheriff’s deputies went to the 3800-block of County Road 431 in Corning to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested on a felony domestic battery charge after police said he assaulted a victim during a domestic disturbance. Austin Lee Jacobs, 43, was arrested on charges of third-degree domestic battery, a Class D felony when there are multiple offenses within a five-year period, [read more…]
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. — A man was arrested after Craighead County sheriff’s deputies said another man was shot in the leg during a struggle over a firearm. Robert Kieth Harrell, 67, was arrested on a charge of second-degree battery, a Class D felony, along with possession of a Schedule VI [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman was arrested after police said an officer found a pill that tested positive for fentanyl during a traffic stop, followed by more drugs and paraphernalia during a search of a residence. Vickie Lynn Evans, 69, of Jonesboro, was arrested on charges of possession of [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman was arrested on felony theft charges after police said surveillance video showed a wallet being taken from an abandoned shopping cart. Latauna A. Clark, 50, was arrested on charges of theft of property, credit or debit cards, and theft, second offense, both Class D felonies. [read more…]
A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt By:Ainsley Platt, Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda — Arkansas Advocate A controversial plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Arkansas is on hold after a year and a half of steadfast opposition from the local community and [read more…]
Arkansas State University is providing the following update and statement regarding the shooting incident that occurred during the early morning of Sunday, April 26, at a gathering at Unity Park on campus. According to initial reports, a 911 call was received shortly after midnight regarding shots fired in the area. [read more…]
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Rector Man on Child Pornography Charges Following an Arrest Made by Special Investigations Division Griffin: ‘Let this conviction serve as a clear message: if you engage in this behavior, you will be found, you will be prosecuted, and you will face the full consequences [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — An active shooter alert was sent out overnight at Arkansas State University after a shooting injured one. According to AState CIO Todd Clark, just after midnight Sunday, April 26, authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired at a gathering at Unity Park on the Arkansas State [read more…]
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