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Outdoors
3 months ago
Arkansas Game Wardens Ramping Up to Keep Boaters Safe during America 250

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to enjoy their holiday weekend but to boat responsibly and avoid situations that could ruin the celebration — namely, boating under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
ASP Highway Safety Offices Launches ‘Be a Sober Driver or Pay the Price’ This Fourth of July

Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Paragould Man Accused of Possessing Drugs, Gun Near Children

A Paragould man is facing several felony charges after police said he was in possession of drugs and a firearm near children.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
City Breaks Ground on New E911/Real Time Crime Center in Jonesboro

“This building, once it’s completed, will be more than just four walls and a roof. This building will be the building where lives are saved.”

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Two Arrested in Jonesboro, Accused of Possessing Drugs

Two people were arrested in Jonesboro after police said they found drugs on each of their persons.

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Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Local Experts Warn of Severe Tick Season in Northeast Arkansas

As summer temperatures peak across Northeast Arkansas, local experts are warning residents that a severe uptick in tick activity is posing a double threat to area families and their pets.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child

A Paragould woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former A-State Football Player and NFL Scout Convicted for Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend

Former Arkansas State University football player and NFL scout Blaise Taylor has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, according to multiple reports.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking and Threatening to Kill Victim During Domestic Assault

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked a victim to the point of not being able to breathe and threatened to kill her multiple times.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Paragould Man Accused of Assaulting and Threatening to Kill Pregnant Wife, Held on $150K Bond

A Paragould man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted his pregnant wife and threatened to kill her while driving her away from their home against her will.

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