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White state water patrol boat speeding on a calm lake, two officers on board with shoreline trees in the background.
Outdoors
2 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.

Community
2 months ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags Across Community for Independence Day

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying U.S. flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Saturday in recognition of Independence Day.

CWL Transformer Explodes
News
2 months ago
VIDEO | Explosion at CWL Substation Caught on Police Dash Camera

Police dash camera captures transformer explosion that briefly leaves 1,200 customers without electricity

Crime & Safety
2 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
2 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.

Community
2 months ago
July’s Community Clean-Up Scheduled in Jonesboro

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

People in hard hats stand in a line with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony in front of a sign for the Real Time Crime Center, City of Jonesboro, and a brick building behind them.
Crime & Safety
2 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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Weather Updates
2 months ago
Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas Under Extreme Heat Warning

Craighead County and parts of Northeast Arkansas will be under an extreme heat warning on Thursday.

Police cars with flashing lights blocking a busy highway near a grassy median and trees on a sunny day, with other vehicles stopped nearby.
Traffic
2 months ago
Crews Respond to 3-Vehicle Crash in Jonesboro

Roads have been shut down as crews respond to a three-vehicle crash in Jonesboro.

earth day
News
2 months ago
ARDOT Announces Additional Effort to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways

In addition to diminishing the natural beauty of Arkansas, litter and roadway debris create safety hazards for motorists and for the crews responsible for removing them.

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