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News
3 years ago
Fire Marshal Wills now Dr. Wills

“There’s not many of us period,” Wills said of fire marshals in Arkansas with their Ph.Ds.

Crime & Safety
3 years ago
Beyond the Obvious: The sneaky world of Scammers

A Jonesboro woman was recently the victim of a scam, even though she was the one who made the initial contact.

Crime & Safety
3 years 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.

Business
3 years 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 & Safety
3 years 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.

Crime & Safety
3 years 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 & Safety
3 years 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 & Safety
3 years 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.

Crime & Safety
3 years 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 & Safety
3 years 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.