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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Paragould Man Held on $100K Bond, Accused of Negligent Homicide in Fatal Highway 49 Crash

The charges and arrest stem from an investigation into a fatal crash on Highway 49 on Jan. 21. Brookland police had requested assistance from Arkansas State Police.

Shelter Insurance office with a brick sign in front reading 'Shelter Insurance' and an American flag nearby; a white van is parked to the right.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Committees Discuss Shelter Insurance Building as Second Police Station Location

Two Jonesboro committees met Thursday evening to discuss the purchasing of a building on Highland Drive to house a second police station.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Repeat Offender Faces New Charges Following Jonesboro Hospital Assaults

A man faces a string of new felony charges after medical staff reported a series of violent incidents between two Jonesboro hospitals in a span of almost two weeks.

Community
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Chief Honored for Lifesaving Act

The Jonesboro Police Department’s (JPD) chief was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting for saving a resident’s life.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Sexually Grooming Child

A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he sexually groomed a child.

Traffic
3 weeks ago
Arkansas Teen Fatalities in Crashes Drop 54%, but Jonesboro Faces Different Traffic Hazards

New data shows that while speeding may be driving the majority of fatal teen crashes across Arkansas, the streets of Jonesboro are seeing a different problem: Distracted drivers.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Paragould Man Held on $250K Bond, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Underage Victim

A Paragould man is behind bars on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he sexually assaulted an underage victim on multiple occasions while living together.

Fall Guide
3 weeks ago
Halloween Safety for Everyone

Before heading out, here are a few tips to make sure your Halloween is safe for all involved.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Murder Suspect Held on $2M Bond After High-Speed Chase Ends in Rollover near Bay

A man wanted for murder in Tennessee is facing a slew of new charges in Arkansas following a high-speed chase involving a tactical intervention by state troopers.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Man Involved in Fatal July Shooting in Jonesboro Faces Drug Charges, 35K Bond

A Jonesboro man faces a felony drug charge after police, executing a search warrant following a fatal July 6 shooting, found marijuana inside his home, according to court documents.