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Christopher Ford sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted capital murder
Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Harrisburg man pleads guilty to attempted capital murder

A Poinsett County man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted capital murder.

Community
12 months ago
Festivities planned for annual Paint the Town Red Week in Jonesboro

The annual Paint the Town Red Week, hosted by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for next week.

Business
12 months ago
Forbes names St. Bernards to ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025’ list

St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025” list released on Thursday, joining a group of 25 employers in Arkansas.

Education
12 months ago
A-State promotes Yu to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation and strategy

Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University.

Health & Wellness
12 months ago
St. Bernards’ annual Butterfly Release to celebrate and remember loved ones

With the symbolic release of hundreds of live butterflies, the 18th annual Butterfly Release continues to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones impacted by hospice.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Affidavit: Investigation into Jonesboro massage parlors uncovers prostitution

Court documents said an investigation into two Jonesboro massage parlors uncovered an operation where sexual services were routinely sold, and the cash proceeds were laundered through casino machines in two states.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
$200K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of beating victim, threatening to kill them

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he beat a person in their own home, held them at knife point, and threatened to kill them.

Sports
12 months ago
Cail and Whitlock earn preseason All-Sun Belt honors; Red Wolves place second in SBC preseason poll

The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2025 volleyball preseason awards and coaches poll on Wednesday, including two Red Wolves and a second-place selection in the West Division.

Business
12 months ago
Empower announces chief broadband officer

Empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric, announced the appointment of Adrian Flye as Chief Broadband Officer.

News
12 months ago
Brookland schools, city leaders collaborate on solutions for traffic congestion

Brookland Public Schools, along with city leaders, are working to make sure children are safe and traffic moves smoothly as the first month of the new school year continues.