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…]
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…]
Friends and neighbors, Today, I am proud to officially announce my re-election campaign for Mayor of Trumann, Arkansas. Over the last three years, together, we have worked hard to move our city forward — and the results speak for themselves. We have strengthened public safety by adding another police officer [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The City of Trumann is facing a federal lawsuit that accuses several of its top officials of orchestrating a scheme to obtain search warrants under false pretenses to identify and silence critics of city leadership. However, Trumann officials say they’ve done nothing wrong. Jackie Sanders is a [read more…]
HARRISBURG, Ark. — A Pine Bluff man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to sexually assaulting his stepdaughter during her childhood. Joseph Tongusi pleaded guilty on March 4, 2026, to sexual assault in the second degree and was sentenced to 20 years in [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. – Aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners will have the opportunity to gain expert guidance on launching a successful business at a free workshop hosted by the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University. The in-person workshop, “Starting a Business in Arkansas,” will [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The City of Trumann is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Trendsetter City. This honor from Arkansas Business highlights cities and towns across Arkansas whose innovative initiatives for community development and economic growth inspire change and make a difference in our state. Trumann was recognized in [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we haven’t posted it yet. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
Griffin: ‘When individuals commit Medicaid fraud against Arkansans, we will ensure they are held accountable’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing seven arrests made recently by his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: “On October 3, Kimberly Rios, 39, of West Memphis was arrested [read more…]
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