Griffin DeMarrais
Multimedia journalist and reporter
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Griffin comes to us all the way from Bernardsville, New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in May of 2021 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Business.
During Griffin’s time at Ole Miss he worked as a sports reporter for the campus news station and was the EMCEE for the school’s baseball team. He is also member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and the Italian Club
Griffin is an avid sports fan who enjoys playing basketball and golf, watching his favorite movie “Wedding Crashers” and spending time with his family and dog Winston.
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|By Griffin DeMarrais
Even with the ice and sleet continuing to fall many people around Jonesboro were out and about even helping each other out.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With sleet and freezing rain hitting Northeast Arkansas, many areas could see trees with ice, causing a myriad of problems.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With this week’s winter storm making its first round into Northeast Arkansas, safety is critical as the ice can make driving a nightmare.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
A nerve-racking time at Nettleton, after a threat to the school district went viral on social media parents and students were concerned about safety.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Traffic changes are coming to Jonesboro; the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the city of Jonesboro are working together to build a bypass from Interstate 555 to U.S. Highway 49.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The newest construction in Paragould is looking to put city employees and the police department under the same roof for the first time.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With the announcement of Barnes and Noble coming back to Jonesboro there are mixed feelings, some people are excited to explore the big box store again, but one small business owner does not share that same feeling.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
People from all over the country and the world will be traveling to Jonesboro this spring to test their luck at the links.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Another stress for gun safety after a firearm was shot just two blocks from MicroSociety Elementary School and locals are thankful there were no children around.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Senate Bill 81 would expand the definition of obscene materials and make libraries in the state criminally liable if they violate it.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
A new bill in Arkansas is aimed at helping rural hospitals that are struggling financially.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:31 AM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
If approved, Senate Bill 43 would classify a drag show as adult entertainment inside an adult-oriented business, where anyone under 18 could not watch.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
After the death of Jonesboro Police Officer Vincent Parks lawmakers around the state want to make sure tragic incidents like this never happen again.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Giving young mothers the tools, they need to succeed, that is the goal of the proposed house bill 1161 which would create support for pregnant and parenting students.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Cancer care in Mississippi County is no mor, after the Great River Cancer Center in Blytheville announced they will be shutting down in March leaving some people with nowhere to go.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:26 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
After an announcement in December from former Governor Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas State University students have not been using TikTok on the school’s Wi-Fi or devices.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
After a scare in the Brookland School District last week led to a technology mishap that the school is thankful was just a false alarm as parents hope it doesn’t happen again.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The Jonesboro Municipal Airport will look a little different in the next couple of months as they work to upgrade the terminal.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:46 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With the holidays in the rearview mirror, the Craighead County Sheriff’s office expected the number of petty crimes to fall.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Law enforcement is making sure safety is a priority when trying to catch a criminal.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
In Jonesboro the city is going to see a major facelift to one of its water plants, as the west side of Jonesboro continues to grow, the facilities must grow to.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The city announced new land was donated and will be turned into a 24-acre park on the west side of town.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
It has been 391 days since the Trumann Fire Department lost its building, and with little progress, a new mayor is hoping to change that.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:46 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
After seeing some of the numbers on their bills, some customers might be a little more hesitant about cranking up the heat this winter.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
As the seasons change and winter weather tends to be more common, you may notice a couple more dips in the road.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With the moments like Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest happening suddenly, it shows you have to be ready for anything.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
When there is the threat of severe weather, you want to make sure you are safe and in Newport for the last 20 years there has been a place to go.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With a string of car break-ins around Jonesboro, one firearms expert is making sure you aren’t the next victim.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
For some, including the Embassy Suites in Jonesboro, it’s the first time they are going to have a proper celebration since 2020.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
After more than a dozen car break-ins, many in Jonesboro are wondering how they can keep their vehicle safe during the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
City water and Light in Jonesboro said this past winter storm caused them to use more power than they have ever have before, and it’s has got them thinking about the future.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Funding from the FAA for a project years in the making, The Jonesboro Municipal Airport is ready for the first part of their expansion project.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
In Kennett the police department to is working to add sky cops around town to make people feel a little safer when they are out and about.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
One spot in Greene County is opening its doors for those people who need a spot to get warm.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With the holidays around the corner, many will be hitting the road, but is your car ready for brutal temperatures?
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Doing something you love while being able to give back to a good cause, that’s what the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation’s Duck Classic is all about.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The death of a Jonesboro Police Officer has been in question for months, but it is now known what caused officer Vincent Parks to take his last breath.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:42 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
What started as a varsity boys’ matchup in basketball between Marked Tree and Osceola turned into something much different.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The Winter Wonderland in Jonesboro has been in Allison Burton’s family for years.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Graduate School Dean Cherisse Jones-Branch said this will allow them to network and get real-world advice from other women in the workforce.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With colder temperatures on the horizon, many are worried about seeing their electric bills go up when they turn the thermostat up.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The Jonesboro Police Department will be taking extra safety steps by allocating an additional 1,000 hours in police shifts to patrol populated shopping areas.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:42 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
The season of giving might have a different meaning this year with different illnesses like COVID and the Flu being passed around schools and offices around the area.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:36 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Making the most of the city’s money was the theme at the Jonesboro Finance and Administration Council meeting on Friday.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
One group hopes a donation will help with fighting human trafficking in Northeast Arkansas, one dollar at a time.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Building a connection with community leaders and the youth around Jonesboro was the goal of the “living library” event hosted at Anne Camp Junior High School.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
On Wednesday, 81 years after that fateful day, veterans and locals alike gathered at the Craighead County Courthouse to pay their respects to those who lost their lives.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
With mass shootings on the rise, the city of Jonesboro wants to make sure its officers are prepared, and that starts with the classroom.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
A 32-year-old Osceola man was arrested in connection with a Monette man’s death after his body was found on the side of a highway.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:12 PM CST
|By Griffin DeMarrais
Teaching without technology has become the norm at the Greene County Tech School District.
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