Arkansas State athletics announced Wednesday multiple promotions ahead of its men’s and women’s basketball games on Saturday and Sunday.
Tristan Beckford, a four-star forward and the top Canadian prospect, signed with the Arkansas State men’s basketball program, head coach Bryan Hodgson announced Wednesday.
Anthony David Barnes, 63, is accused of murdering 52-year-old Brian Glen Presley. According to the incident report, Presley was found with “multiple injuries to the entirety of [his] body.”
The City of Jonesboro on Wednesday held a public meeting to provide information as it seeks $5 million in RAISE Planning Grant Funding.
Another unsuccessful attempt to try and outrun a K9 officer.
A Jonesboro man was charged with his fourth DWI, causing Judge Tommy Fowler to give him a $10,000 cash-only bond. The judge considered the man to be a “danger to the public.”
The Nettleton Raiders rose above the Mountain Home Bombers in a high-scoring and high-octane affair, winning 85-74.
Jonesboro police have taken a person of interest into custody regarding a suspicious death Wednesday morning.
“This is the first step in that park to make it all-inclusive,” Danny Kapales said. “People with all different needs can get on the playground.”
An Annie Camp Junior High School student was arrested Monday after reportedly bringing a gun to school. The student said he had no intentions of using it on anyone.