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|By Amber Ruch
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. with formal presentations starting at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Updated: 1 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A list of COVID-19 vaccine clinics available in Region 8.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s Veterans Justice Outreach Program and Jonesboro Grants & Community Development will host a free veterans legal clinic on Thursday, Aug. 5.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
According to NEA Baptist’s COVID-19 report released Monday, the positivity rate of patients currently admitted is 34.5%.
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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Amber Ruch
A body found near the recreation center in Caruthersville is believed to be the victim of a hit and run.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Bradley Brewer
Work on the I-40 bridge to Memphis has almost concluded, with the eastbound lanes now open and the westbound lanes scheduled to open up later this week.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The state of Arkansas saw nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, with an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Health is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 daily.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Three Arkansas police officers have been placed on administrative leave after a man died while in their custody.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A photo gallery of mug shots from the Craighead County Sheriff's Office.
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Updated: Aug. 1, 2021 at 9:28 AM CDT
|By Bradley Brewer
This year’s Cave City Watermelon Festival reportedly had a smaller turnout than usual, due largely in part due to both the extreme heat and the recent rise in COVID cases.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Logan Whaley
The rivalry between Harlem Globetrotters and the Washington Generals was renewed at the First National Bank Arena Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A person was in custody Saturday afternoon after a stabbing in Jonesboro that injured at least one person.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
The number of reported coronavirus cases in Arkansas has increased by more than 1,300 and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 is now above 1,100.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 2:29 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Four people, including two young children, died this week in a trailer fire in southeast Missouri, according to authorities.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Emergency crews have responded to a crash with possible injury on Highway 141, north of Jonesboro, according to I Drive Arkansas.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 9:33 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Officials also said as of early Saturday, seven students and three staff members had tested positive for COVID-19, while 10 students and 15 staff members avoid having to be quarantined due to being fully vaccinated.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2021 at 8:40 AM CDT
|By Marsha Heller and Clayton Hester
Crews were called to an early morning building fire in downtown Kennett on Saturday, July 31.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
In Walnut Ridge, at least 15 cars have been broken into, along with a few in Hoxie. Police don’t have any leads yet but say the best ways you can protect yourself are to lock your doors, take all of your valuables out of your car, and park in an area with plenty of light.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Kelli Cook
A chance meeting with the head of teacher recruitment and engagement for Shelby County Schools (SCS) has changed the course for one former custodian.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A $10,000 cash-only bond was set Friday for a Greene County man accused of raping a child, authorities said.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Craighead County man faces drug and viewing sexual conduct involving a child charges after a tip helped police make the arrest.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
Hope Found of North East Arkansas started two years ago to help victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:52 PM CDT
|By Brooke Buckner
If you drive around Dexter, you might notice a trend going on with some signs.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
The superintendent of Little Rock’s schools is calling for his district to sue to overturn Arkansas’ ban on mask mandates.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A court date for a Jonesboro woman arrested in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby is now set.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Craighead County man accused of murder-1st degree earlier this year will next appear in court in late August, according to court records.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM CDT
|By Olivia Gunn
The I-40 bridge is set to open one day early.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A program that helps Jonesboro residents learn more about the police department will start another academy next month.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:19 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Crews have responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 49 near Brookland, according to I Drive Arkansas.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
The city of Parkin is in the process of building a brand new fire station, something they’ve been trying to do for over a decade.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
Your parents, children, friends, or family members may be hesitant, but hearing your concerns can be persuasive. They might trust you more than they’ll trust anyone else.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Brooke Buckner
Researchers from the University of Missouri want to get a sense of how locals think when it comes to earthquakes on the New Madrid fault line.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Miya Andrews
The Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County is expected to reopen early August.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Health issued a boil-water order Thursday for the Clay County town’s entire water system.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
A judge has ordered Arkansas to resume its participation in supplemental federal unemployment assistance that the state cut off to thousands of workers.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2021 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
As the number of COVID-19 cases grows, some Northeast Arkansas churches are taking action to protect their congregants.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
Animal shelters around Region 8 are feeling the impacts of people returning to work, as many adopted pets are being returned. The NEA Humane Society shares ways you can still take care of your pet, even with a busier schedule.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A $50,000 bond was set Wednesday for a Poinsett County man accused of using reciprocating saw blades to remove six catalytic converters from delivery trucks in Jonesboro.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Diana Davis
Melvin Sonney loved Special Olympics. He wasn’t an athlete or the parent of an athlete. But, he was one of their biggest fans.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly with a 63 percent increase in daily COVID cases reported in Arkansas over the past week.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
Arkansas’ coronavirus cases and hospitalizations because of the virus are continuing to climb.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
A lawsuit accuses an Arkansas couple of lying about their son’s health to get donations.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Parker King
Wednesday morning it was confirmed by both the departments of transportation in Arkansas and Tennessee that the I-40 bridge will reopen on Monday.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Amber Ruch
Prosecuting Attorney Amanda Oesch and Director James McMillen said the case is still pending.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 1:08 PM CDT
|By Action News 5 Staff
NCRM opened its doors on July 4, 1991, and to mark the 30-year anniversary, the museum is holding events and introducing a new exhibit.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2021 at 12:19 AM CDT
|By Cassie Carlson
From a street that bears his name to the world stage, it’s been a long road and high jump to the 2020 Olympic Games for Mid-South athlete Shelby McEwen.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Hannah Campbell
By April, he was back to work for the city’s park and recreation department, volunteering with the fire department and coaching softball. He hasn’t missed one of his kid’s games.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 8:15 PM CDT
|By Imani Williams
Members of the MAPC pulled the discussion regarding a rezoning on North Church Street just before the meeting Tuesday.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 6:35 PM CDT
|By Bradley Brewer
Downtown Wynne undoubtedly has a lot of charm, but still has lots of room to grow. That’s why the city is using block parties to continue to grow the area.