Crime
1 year ago
Woman attacks 60 year old Mother

A 39-year-old Jonesboro woman was arrested Saturday morning after police said she savagely attacked her 60-year-old mother, according to a Jonesboro police report.

News
1 year ago
NEA Children’s Advocacy Center raises awareness

April is “Pinwheels for Prevention” and “Child Abuse Prevention Month”

Business
1 year ago
Supreme Court affirms gun ban at ASU arena

Corbitt has filed seven lawsuits against various public entities regarding their concealed carry laws. This marks the fourth suit to be dismissed since 2020.

Crime
1 year ago
JPD Officer’s roommate also arrested in Domestic Disturbance

Burns told the Deputy that she was defending herself, he said he couldn’t take anyone’s word about what occurred.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Retired Chief reflects on Fire Department’s rich history | PHOTOS

Aaron Keller, who retired from JFD in 2008 after serving as chief since 2004, is researching the history of the department, which was founded 125 years ago on March 27, 1899.

Crime
1 year ago
DTF finds 13 pounds of marijuana, suspect gets $75k bond

During a search of the residence, agents found about 13 pounds of marijuana in 13 vacuum-sealed bags.

Crime
1 year ago
Man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend, baby

The victim had a no-contact order against him, and police discovered that he had previously been involved in a domestic dispute and stalking with another victim.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
County Administrator hits ground running after storied career in local government

“I’ve been in public service for 15 years and it’s been an honor to serve this community in my parks capacity and now I’m looking forward to serving in a county capacity in my new role as County Administrator”

Crime
1 year ago
7 year old found walking alone in Craighead County

The man said the boy told him he was walking to school because he missed the school bus that morning.

Crime
1 year ago
Jonesboro police officer Arrested, placed on Admin Leave

Burns, 27, of Bono, has been with the police department since 2022, attended the police academy with the late Vincent Parks.