POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — A Poinsett County burglary investigation ended with an arrest Monday after deputies recovered thousands of dollars in allegedly stolen property and found a suspect hiding inside a water heater closet. According to the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, deputies began investigating after responding June 6 to a [read more…]
JONESBORO – A “Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat” is planned for the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum (STFM) in Tyronza. The one-day event in July will focus on American music and food. The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will [read more…]
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving local detention center inmate rosters. Sheriff Kevin Molder said scammers are looking up inmates online, identifying people who are currently incarcerated and contacting their family members. The caller claims to be a law enforcement [read more…]
Authorities have released photos of a robbery suspect from May 19 at Burger King in Trumann. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Trumann Police Department at (870) 483-6423. Original story below. TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities are investigating a robbery incident at Burger King in [read more…]
HARRISBURG, Ark. — A suspect accused in a long-term sexual abuse investigation involving multiple victims is being held on a $1.25 million cash-only bond, according to the Harrisburg Police Department. Francisco Luna was arrested following an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving multiple victims over several years, Chief [read more…]
HARRISBURG, Ark. — Twelve people were arrested during a countywide sex offender compliance operation in Poinsett County, Sheriff Kevin Molder said in a release. The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Protect Our Children” with Arkansas Probation and Parole. The sheriff’s office said the arrests were tied to alleged sex [read more…]
Harrisburg, Arkansas. Sonia F. Hagood, Prosecuting Attorney for the Second Judicial District, announced that Taylor Rhoades pled guilty to two counts of Negligent Homicide and received a sentence of twelve (12) years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, followed by fifteen (15) years of Suspended Imposition of Sentence. This case [read more…]
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in Poinsett County on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: Lepanto City Hall900 Alexander Ave.Lepanto, AR9 to 10 a.m., or until food runs out Weiner United Methodist Church313 Kings [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — Trumann has been awarded two grants expected to bring visible improvements to the city, including a new walking track at Betty Street Park and funding to replace tornado sirens damaged after severe weather in 2025. Mayor Jay Paul Woods said one grant will provide $100,000 for work [read more…]
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — A traffic stop in Poinsett County led to the seizure of about 3 pounds, 12 ounces of methamphetamine, along with cocaine, hydrocodone, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said deputies stopped a Ford Focus on April 7, 2026, [read more…]
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