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Crime & Safety
14 hours ago
Jonesboro Worker Accused of Refusing to Return $19K in Overpaid Funds Following Payroll Glitch

A former employee of a local Jonesboro business is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly pocketing over $19,000 mistakenly paid out during a payroll glitch last spring.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Man Killed, Suspect Arrested After Shooting at Highway 18 Gathering

Craighead County deputies respond to early morning call in Needham community; investigation ongoing

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Two Additional Suspects Arrested in $20K Jonesboro Bank Fraud Scheme

A second suspect faces charges after being arrested in connection with a coordinated scheme to defraud a Jonesboro bank of thousands of dollars.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Food Truck Stolen in Jonesboro Found Damaged

A food truck that had been reported stolen early Monday morning has been found damaged in Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Arkansas Law Enforcement Reminds Drivers to Drive Phone-Free

From April 6-13, Arkansas law enforcement statewide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel.

image of fireman putting out fire with Burn Ban Lifted in foreground
News
3 days ago
Burn Ban for Craighead County Lifted

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Saturday, April 4, 2026. 

Make a Wish Paragould Police
Community
4 days ago
Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure

Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.

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Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Filing Fake Reports in $20K Bank Fraud Scheme

On April 3, District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Jodeci Reshelle Boston with second-degree forgery and theft of property between $5,000 and $25,000.

Craighead County man found guilty of failing to register as a sex offender
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Craighead jury finds man guilty, gets 22 years

Armondo Hamilton found guilty of failing to register as a sex offender

Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam

The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.

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