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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Federal Lawsuit Blames ‘Systemic Policy Failures’ in Death of Greene County Inmate

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder and ten unnamed jail employees, alleging that systemic policy failures and a deliberate refusal to provide medical care led to an 18-year-old inmate’s death.

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Weather Updates
1 week ago
Craighead County Burn Ban Lifted Due to Rainfall

Due to the recent rainfall, conditions have improved, reducing the risk of wildfires and making it safe to resume controlled outdoor burning.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Attacking Victim with Beer Bottle, Held on $250K Bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he struck a victim with a beer bottle and beat them while on the ground, causing injury.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Rape Charges Dropped Against Jonesboro Man Over ‘Credibility Concerns’ Involving Victim’s Family

Court documents show that rape charges against a Jonesboro man have been dropped by prosecutors due to “credibility concerns” in regard to the victim’s family.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Two More Face Charges in Craighead County Sex Offender Sweep, Bringing Total to 22

Two more individuals had their probable cause hearings this week after being arrested during a sex offender compliance operation in Craighead County.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Paragould Man Accused of Headbutting, Kicking Police Officers During Trespassing Call

A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he headbutted one officer and kicked another while being arrested for public intoxication and trespassing.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Trial Dates Set for Former Craighead County Detention Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Inmate

Trial dates are set for a former Craighead County detention officer accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile inmate.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Greene County Sheriff Fires Nine Jail Employees Following Inmate’s Death

Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder has terminated nine detention center employees following an internal review into the death of 18-year-old inmate Atiyana Willis.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Trial Dates Set for Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes

The trial dates have been set for the Bay man at the center of an investigation into two pedestrian crashes that left multiple people hurt and one dead.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Charges Dropped Against Jonesboro Man in Attempted Murder Case

Court documents show that a Jonesboro man accused in a 2025 shooting has had his case dismissed after the victim refused to cooperate with prosecutors.