Crittenden County
Jury Convicts Man on Six Counts in West Memphis Drug Case
Elbert Nichols was convicted on six drug, firearm and assault charges following a West Memphis investigation. Federal prosecutors say he faces a minimum of 20…
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Greene County
Jail Administrator Among 12 Fired After Willis’ Death, Records Show
Personnel records name the 12 Greene County jail employees fired after Atiyana Willis’ death and detail supervisory failures and earlier discipline.
Craighead County
Driver Accused of Leaving After Striking Pedestrian at A-State
Jaquana Pruitt faces a felony allegation after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash that injured a pedestrian at A-State. Her bond was set at…
Craighead County
Overnight Caraway Road Closures Begin Monday for Drainage Work
Overnight closures in the Caraway Road expansion project area begin Nov. 2, with additional closures possible through the week of Dec. 7.
Craighead County
Patient Accused of Punching, Spitting on Nurses at Hospital
Donald Eddie Beck faces a felony allegation after an incident involving nurses at NEA Baptist. His bond was set at $10,000, according to court records.
Craighead County
Battery Arrest Follows Altercation That Left Alleged Victim in Medically Induced Coma
Peyton Edward Cartwright faces a second-degree battery charge after an Oct. 31 altercation on Aggie Road left a man with four brain hemorrhages, according to…
Craighead County
A-State Named a Top School for Veterans, Cites Beck Center’s Support
Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans, with the Beck Center for Veterans helping students access benefits, campus resources and…
Greene County
Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Everyone at Bar Parking Lot in Paragould
Marcus James Taylor faces a felony terroristic threatening allegation after an incident at a bar Nov. 1, according to an affidavit. Bond was set at…
Craighead County
‘I Really Thought I Wasn’t Going Home’: Belt Street Stabbing Victim Shares Her Account
Kayla Hughes says she suffered three stab wounds during the Oct. 25 Belt Street confrontation. She shared her account, described her recovery and thanked those…
Craighead County
Jonesboro Secures $1 Million Grant to Plan Lost Creek Flood Improvements
Jonesboro has secured $1,036,550 in federal funding for engineering and design plans for flood mitigation improvements along 4.27 miles of Lost Creek.
