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…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Two suspects were arrested after a Jonesboro officer encountered them at a gas station on Hilltop, leading to searches that authorities said turned up meth, fentanyl pills, firearms and messages indicating drug sales. David Brock Buck, 38, was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a $60,000 theft investigation involving a private road project in Jonesboro. William Cody Bobbitt, 33, of Mary Esther, Florida, was arrested on a charge of theft of $25,000 or more, a Class B felony. Bail was set at $25,000 [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Marion suspect was arrested after police said she left a Paragould Walmart with more than $300 in merchandise without paying. Victoria Robinson, 28, of Marion, was arrested on a felony theft of property charge, a Class D felony, according to a probable cause affidavit from the [read more…]
By:Ainsley Platt, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers proposed a transfer of up to $300 million into an economic development incentive fund Thursday for a manufacturing “super project” employing thousands of workers that officials hope to attract to West Memphis. The proposal to tap state surplus funds to offer economic incentives and [read more…]
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