A Jonesboro man was given a $500,000 bond after being accused of shooting a man during an attempted robbery.
UPDATE 1:45 P.M: AT&T told Jonesboro E911 that phone services have been restored.
Arkansas State Athletics has announced promotions for two upcoming women’s basketball home games, which includes a celebration for the 50th anniversary of women’s sports at the school.
The man punched the victim in the stomach with a closed fist and later pulled a knife on her, according to the affidavit.
With frigid temperatures descending on Northeast Arkansas, the City of Jonesboro announced its warming centers, as well as the Salvation Army’s overnight shelter, are open.
UPDATE: Harris’s probable cause affidavit was released today, providing additional background on Arkansas State Police’s investigation of his apparent beating of a Craighead County Detention Center prisoner.
To help celebrate the 15th year of the Million Meals initiative, Arvest Bank is partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters when the team visits Jonesboro on Friday to raise awareness about food insecurity in the community.
Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.
The theme for the 23rd annual celebration was “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice & Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence.”
“The program is structured to facilitate bringing in speakers from other areas to provide insight into soil, water, and environmental concerns as a holistic concept,” Benson said. “The program has grown to include Industry and government sponsors who support the conservation work that the conference promotes.”