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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree

A Jonesboro man faces several charges after police said he stole a vehicle and shot his way into several businesses during an armed burglary spree last month.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Michigan Sex Offender Accused of Failure to Register While Residing in Jonesboro

A Michigan sex offender is being held on a $950,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register in Arkansas while residing in Jonesboro.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Brookland Man Accused of High-Speed Chase Leading to Multiple Injuries, Held on $150K Bond

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond and faces several charges after police said he led them on a high-speed chase that resulted in multiple people getting hurt.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
$950K Bond Set for Jonesboro Sex Offender Accused of Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender is back behind bars on a much higher bond after police said she failed for the fifth time to comply with reporting requirements.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Brookland Man Held on $150K Bond for 20 Counts of Possession or Use of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was uploading multiple images and videos online of children performing sexual acts.

Weather Updates
4 weeks ago
Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould

JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond After Forcing Her Way Into Home, Assaulting Victim

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Following High-Speed Chase

A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
UPDATE | A-State Campus Police “Misled” on Event Registration, Four Injured from Shooting

University officials confirmed Monday that responding officers were told the gathering followed appropriate procedures, when in reality, the event had moved to the campus at the last minute.

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News
4 weeks ago
Crews Responding to Crash in Craighead County

Crews are responding to a crash on County Roads 905 and 912 that occurred Monday morning.