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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Blytheville inmate accused of beating Craighead County Detention Center employee

A Craighead County inmate faces another charge after police said she beat a jail employee after refusing to comply with the employee’s demands, causing several injuries.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE | Jonesboro police investigating afternoon altercation

JPD said after further investigation, the victim had not been shot, instead, he received “severe lacerations during an altercation.” It added that he was still receiving treatment and that the case remained under investigation. 

News
1 year ago
Arkansas Business | Feds want Holliday restitution

Holliday still owes 41.46 million in restitution to Craighead County.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
NEA Game Fest to hold ‘biggest event yet’ in Jonesboro

Northeast Arkansas Game Fest 2025, hosted by the NEA Gamers Guild, is slated to be the biggest festival in the event’s nine-year history.

Education
1 year ago
National financial reporting award goes to ASU System’s accounting team

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Arkansas State University System for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
$150K bond given to man accused of raping victim at A-State

An investigation into a rape at Arkansas State University has led to a Little Rock man being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said evidence pointed to him being the suspect.

Business
1 year ago
Tommy’s Express to celebrate grand opening in Jonesboro

Tommy’s Express Car Wash welcomes the community on Friday, July 11, to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Jonesboro. 

News
1 year ago
ASP reminds drivers to slow down

As part of the high-visibility enforcement campaign, Speeding Slows You Down, Arkansas law enforcement and other agencies reminds everyone that speeding has life-threatening consequences and to obey speed limits.

Community
1 year ago
Pets of the Week July 7

ogs 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.

Business
1 year ago
Arvest Bank shares tips on understanding escrow analysis

Homeowners with mortgages may be familiar with their annual escrow account, but many may find it confusing, especially first-time homebuyers.