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The usually bustling pedestrian corner at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road was closed off following the deadly shooting and wreck on Feb. 21, 2013. (Dave Lawrence/FOX5)
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:23:31 GMT
A one-car crash Wednesday night ended with a Jonesboro woman and a six-month-old baby in custody. Shanrika Coleman, 21, was arrested and charged with DWI, careless and prohibited driving, refusal to submit,
A one-car crash Wednesday night ended with a Jonesboro woman and a six-month-old baby in custody.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:57:02 GMT
Do you recognize the man featured in these photos? If so, the Jonesboro Police Department wants to hear from you. Investigators say Wednesday, May 20, just before 6:30 p.m. the man robbed Clark's Kwik
Jonesboro police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a local convenience store.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:58:44 GMT
Jonesboro (KAIT) - This morning police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on Fairfield Drive. Police haven't released many details, except that there was a shooting near
NEW DETAILS: Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight Wednesday that injured a toddler. JPD currently searching for person of interest.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:30:02 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT/AP) – Arkansas State University is yet another institution to opt out of the new state gun law. The board of trustees met Thursday to discuss the proposal that would allow faculty
The board of trustees at ASU declined to allow faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus under the new state law. A tuition rate increase of about 3.5% for undergraduates was also approved.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:51:11 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Makenzie Aldred should not be alive. Dubbed "The Miracle Child" by her doctors and family alike, Makenzie suffers from a form of Congenital Heart Defect that should be diagnosed
Dubbed "The Miracle Child" by her doctors and family alike, Makenzie suffers from a form of Congenital Heart Defect that should be diagnosed when the mother is pregnant or shortly after delivery.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
MGM Resorts Vice President for Public Affairs Gordon Absher issued the following statement on Thursday afternoon concerning the shooting and subsequent wreck that claimed three lives:
"Each of our resorts employs fully trained, full-time, professional security departments and our extensive surveillance systems provide law enforcement with valuable assistance, often helping them close cases quickly. We continue to work closely with Metro on this investigation."
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) issued this statement following Metro Sheriff Doug Gillespie's media briefing on Thursday afternoon:
"The LVCVA, resort partners and law enforcement work closely to maintain a safe and secure experience for our visitors and residents. Recent incidents, while unfortunate, were isolated events. Las Vegas is among the safest travel destinations in the world and utilizes the most advanced technology and training to maintain a secure environment.
"Providing a safe and secure experience is our top priority. According to statistics from the Metro, violent crime in the tourism corridor was down approximately 13 percent in 2012 and is down nearly 11 percent so far this year. Las Vegas continues to be a safe place to visit."
Caesars Entertainment Director of Communications Gary Thompson issued this statement:
"What happened this morning is a terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathies are with the families of those that were lost."
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Details of wreck at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road on Feb. 21, 2013:3 dead from shooting, 5-vehicle wreck more>4 sent to University Medical Center; 3 treated, released more>Police seeking black
Details of wreck at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road on Feb. 21, 2013.
A Nashville judge has permanently suspended the public guardian of Davidson County while citing "significant concerns" that she charged excessive fees to the elderly and disabled people she is supposed to protect.
The usually bustling pedestrian corner at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road was closed off following the deadly shooting and wreck on Feb. 21, 2013. (Dave Lawrence/FOX5)
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