Craighead County
NEA native returns to KAIT as VP and General Manager
A man with deep roots in northeast Arkansas is returning to lead the area’s largest media outlet. [read more…]
Harrisburg
Poinsett County
Woman reportedly held captive for three days in Harrisburg, release says
A shocking report from Harrisburg alleging kidnapping of a woman for three days. [read more…]
Poinsett County
64-year-old suspected weed dealer arrested Monday in Harrisburg
During the search of the residence, marijuana, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, a gun, and over $2,800.00 in cash and coins were seized. [read more…]
Crittenden County
Three NEA traffic fatalities reported over weekend by State Police
JONESBORO, Ark. – Several fatal wrecks took place across Northeast Arkansas over the weekend. The first recorded by Arkansas State Police happened at 3:09 a.m. Friday, July 21, in Crittenden County, the report said. At I-55 North near the nine mile marker, Joshua A. Williams, 36, of Little Rock, was [read more…]
Poinsett County
Late wrestler "Outlaw" Ron Bass was A-State grad
JONESBORO, Ark. – Pro wrestling fans are remembering an “Outlaw” of the squared-circle following his death this week but in NEA, some might be surprised to learn of the man’s roots. “Outlaw” Ron Bass, real name Ronald Heard, was a professional wrestler many modern fans, especially younger viewers, never heard [read more…]
Poinsett County
Business makes big contribution to March of Dimes
HARRISBURG, Ark.- A quick stop in Harrisburg has helped make a quick buck for the March of Dimes. Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Harrisburg has successfully exceeded their expected goal in the 10K Cut-Out campaign, according to Lauren Bassie, Development Manager for NE and Central Arkansas March of Dimes. They have raised $14,000 [read more…]
Poinsett County
Rescue is emotional work for compassionate hearts
TRUMANN, Ark. – Those who work to help animals with compassion often find themselves exposed to the least compassionate side of humanity. On Friday, Dec. 2, the Trumann Arkansas Pet Savers posted a photo of a hound dog who had clearly seen better days. The struggling animal, named “Kenny” by [read more…]
Poinsett County
Harrisburg defeats mill increase; Marked Tree picks school board member
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. – School elections were held across NEA on Tuesday. In Poinsett County, two races were the focus of voters. One of those was a 4.4 mill increase to 39.9 mills for the Harrisburg School District, County Clerk Teresa Rouse told NEA Report. The measure was voted down [read more…]
Poinsett County
Harrisburg woman killed in weekend crash
HARRISBURG, Ark. – An area woman was killed in a crash over the Independence Day weekend in Poinsett County. Venisa Lynn Jones, 52, of Harrisburg, was killed Saturday at about 3 p.m. on Arkansas 69 at Shady Grove. According to the Arkansas State Police crash report, Jones’ 2008 Nissan was [read more…]
Poinsett County
NEA Speedway shutting down
HARRISBURG, Ark. – A popular venue for dirt-track racing in Northeast Arkansas is waving the red flag. NEA Speedway announced Tuesday it is shutting down effective immediately. A statement from the race track’s Facebook page, signed by Fred Edwards Jr., blamed it on difficult financial conditions. “It’s been a tough [read more…]
