A third suspect in connection with a body found last week in a ditch in Poinsett County appeared in court Monday as investigators released more details in the case.
Most nonprofits cannot function without their volunteers. That’s why the City of Jonesboro and radio station KLEK say they’re teaming up to honor those who selflessly give back for an entire week.
The House is expected to vote Monday on SB622, a bill that would delay release from prison for certain offenders until the offender has served at least 80% of his or her sentence if the suspect purposely targeted the victim.
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful had its first Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday. Volunteers say this is a great way for kids to get involved with the community and keep Jonesboro clean.
Data from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday shows Arkansas’ number of new coronavirus cases per capita during the past two weeks is the lowest in the nation.
Three people were taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition, Friday after a crash in Jonesboro, with police saying they found mushrooms, LSD, marijuana and Xanax in the vehicle.
An event Friday allowed two people to have the choice between winning Jason Aldean’s Gator or a John Deere mower, plus helped to donate over $250,000 to area food banks.
A Poinsett County woman has a May 28 court date after Craighead County deputies say she purposely crashed a vehicle with her and her child into a tree.
A Louisiana woman faces charges after causing “extensive damage” by crashing a rental car to a rental home on Larkspur Lane in Mountain Home with her grandchildren inside.
A 130-acre location in Mississippi County has completed certification for a “Select Site” program as officials there hope the site is selected for future economic growth.
A man arrested last year in connection with the murder of Rebekah Gould told investigators that he killed the woman with a piano leg, according to an affidavit in the case.
The State Senate on Thursday voted 25-8 to confirm the appointment of Dr. Jose Romero as Arkansas Secretary of Health after a debate on the Senate floor.
Mayor Copenhaver and Judge Day joined alongside with CASA of the 2nd Judicial District, The NEA Children's Advocacy Center and Hope Found of NEA, Inc. to recognize the month of April as Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Walnut Ridge Superintendent Terry Belcher says they’re not seeing as many applications as they have in recent years, as teachers continue to adapt to the challenges COVID-19 presents.
The city of Newport filed a lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit Court on Monday, April 5 with 11 different counts, including breach of contract after the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission approved the sale of Natural State Wellness Enterprises, LLC to Good Day Farm, LLC back on Nov. 10, 2020.
While investigations involving a potential misuse of public funds within the Brookland School District continue, many hoped to get answers in Monday’s meeting.
The owner of a card shop spoke Monday and said the financial implications of the break-ins are going hurt him. Police are continuing to search for the suspect.
Several went to Easter services on Sunday, one of the busiest days for churches. That has some wondering, what do services look like now that Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the mask mandate? Kingdom Nation Church in Jonesboro had a full house, and masks were optional.
It will be a busy week at the state Capitol in Little Rock as a hate crimes related bill moves to a Senate committee Monday and the GIRLS Act heads to the Senate for a vote.
Volunteers say they’re happy to fight food insecurity while sharing their faith. They say the event is the perfect way to kick off the Easter weekend by giving away 2,400 meals to people in need.
The Arkansas State Medical Examiner’s Office has found a preliminary cause of death for a man found in the St. Francis River in March, according to Craighead County Chief Deputy Justin Rolland.
“It’s frustrating, to be honest with you,” David Tennison, Assistant Store Manager at JT White Lumber & Hardware, said. “I’ve been here 31 years, this is — I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Region 8 News learned the fire was caused by an extension cord shortage in the back of one of the houses. Mayor Dennis Coggins, who lost his house in the fire, says the community has helped tremendously in getting the residents back on their feet.
A man wanted out of Minnesota for parole violations stemming from a sexual assault conviction was found this week 900 miles away in Paragould, according to Paragould police.
