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…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The Trumann Police Department is participating in a statewide high-visibility enforcement effort October 19 through October 25, 2025, to deter distracted driving. Trumann Police Officers will work together with other officers throughout the state to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities have put out a warning on social media about a woman who is seen on video telling children to go to a registered sex offender’s residence in Trumann. Video shows Tracy Washburn, 49, approaching two children – a five-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy. According to [read more…]
Trumann community advocate Heather Shrader announces 2026 mayoral bid, citing transparency, accountability, and service; campaign kickoff set for fall. [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The CALL, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children in foster care, celebrated a significant milestone as Tyler and Clay Collins completed their training to become foster parents. The couple, inspired after attending The CALL in Poinsett County’s informational night earlier this year, stepped forward to [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — A Trumann man was arrested after officers recovered more than 3 ounces of fentanyl and about $1,700 in cash from a hotel room, according to police. Johnny “Capone” Turner was taken into custody without incident as part of an ongoing investigation by the Trumann Police Department and [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — Officer Will Tate is no longer employed by the Trumann Police Department following an internal review prompted by the circulation of a video showing a 2023 use of force incident. Due to the totality of the circumstances, Officer Will Tate is no longer with the Trumann Police [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — A police officer has been placed on leave after a video posted to the NEA Report News Tips group raised questions about a 2023 incident. The Trumann Police Department has placed Officer Will Tate on administrative leave following the circulation of a video online that appears to [read more…]
TRUMANN, Ark. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 10-14, 2025, to deter distracted driving. The Trumann Police Department and law enforcement officers nationwide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put [read more…]
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