Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.
JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.
The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. and includes nine other counties in NEA.
According to the National Weather Service, Craighead and surrounding counties are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, thunderstorm wind, and excessive rainfall for Tuesday into the evening.
During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students.
The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.
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.
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.
