Paragould Police Chief Todd Stovall joined protesters Wednesday as they marched to the old courthouse to honor George Floyd.

The push continues in Arkansas to make sure the Hispanic community has access to COVID-19 testing and education on the disease.

Authorities are searching for a suspect in connection with a stabbing Wednesday evening in the 1800 block of Self Circle.

The defense attorneys for a Randolph County woman accused of killing a former state Senator in 2019 is asking for details as to why prosecutors are requesting information like phone, bank and electronic records in the case.

It's an important time to talk to your children about what's taking place in our country ,and the Cape Girardeau public library wants to help.

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin addressed issues brought to his attention about the lack of diversity within city departments.

Ethel Tompkins, Hoxie High School's first African American graduate, explains why the protests are going on in the country and what people can do to fight injustice.

A Poinsett County woman faces an aggravated robbery charge after Monette police say she and four other people kicked in a door, vandalized a house and took baby clothes, a baby crib and other clothing.

As discussion continues in the Jonesboro community about protests and rallies, Chief of Police Rick Elliott shed light Wednesday on how he’s handling the issue.

The governor said the protests were peaceful even after they violated the 8 p.m. curfew, but then, ‘certain elements’ took actions to participate in illegal behavior and destruction.

A Poinsett County man will appear in circuit court July 27 after Jonesboro police say he pulled a gun in a threatening manner during Sunday’s “Jonesboro March for Justice" rally.

The Jonesboro police chief addressed concerns Tuesday night over police officers in riot gear stationed in front of city hall.

Protesters say they will not be discouraged and will continue to use their voices publicly when it comes to injustice.

Several Mississippi County fire departments battled a farm shop fire Tuesday.

The Jonesboro City Council rejected a proposal to rezone parts of Greensboro Road Tuesday with a 7-2 vote.

AEDC announced Tuesday that several communities and counties received grants through two grant programs, with several Region 8 programs benefiting.

Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson says no threats have been made to the community so far, despite recent civil unrest AND receiving calls from concerned citizens.

Pastors from around Jonesboro gathered at Jonesboro City Hall to pray over the community and country Tuesday morning.

People shared concerns with Region 8 News about the center, claiming they didn't have enough PPE or that they even had more positive cases than what's being reported.

Nearly four years after her death, a teacher who devoted nearly four decades of her life to the Blytheville School District is still having an impact on students’ lives.

As many protests continue across the U.S. and even in our community, the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is trying to bring some clarity to the pain you may be witnessing.

Many things are have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19, and with fair season around the corner, there is still some uncertainty about whether fairs will take place.

Parks and Recreation Director Michael Ephlin said ballgames would continue despite some deciding not to participate this year.

Dozens of people gathered Monday morning in downtown Jonesboro for a "peaceful demonstration."

Damphousse said he and his cabinet are scheduling a series of virtual town halls to listen and learn to improve with students.

The realignments will ensure each county has at least one DHS office.

Bullet holes were the culprit behind a weekend service outage, according to empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric.

The man who hit and killed a construction worker along I-555 in Poinsett County Saturday evening has been arrested and charged with his death.

Governor Asa Hutchinson will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. CDT today to discuss the weekend protests in Arkansas and across the nation in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.

Months after a devastating tornado tore through, the U.S. Postal Service’s Hattie W. Caraway Station in Jonesboro reopened.

A man faces a felony weapons charge after deputies say he “pulled a pistol out of his pants” during a traffic stop then threw it.

Because they are so used to roaming outdoors, the NEAHS says this is the “last chance at life for these cats.”

The water park will remain closed in compliance with Governor Mike Parson and Butler County’s extension of the Phase 1 recovery plan to June 15.

Now, just a little over 60 miles away, the community of Batesville is expressing that same outrage about Altice USA Suddenlink.

Two people have been arrested in a pair of incidents during a protest march along Caraway Road Sunday.

The sales tax growth in Jonesboro and Craighead County continued to see positive results in August 2019.

During the coronavirus pandemic, a 13-year-old girl took it upon herself to come up with a unique idea to bide her time involving chairs.

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake Wednesday morning in Northeast Arkansas.

Wynne firefighters were busy Sunday afternoon after getting a call about a spray rig backing into electrical lines, causing nearly 850 Entergy customers to be without power.

Four juveniles now face criminal mischief charges after Izard County authorities say the group vandalized an area church.

After a peaceful protest against police brutality ended on Saturday night, chaos broke out on Beale Street and in front of 201 Poplar, with officers dressed in riot gear facing off with crowds.

A16-year-old boy saves his cousins from drowning.

The Memphis Zoo has a new addition and the new baby’s birth is extremely significant.

During a Sunday morning press conference, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said the protests in Little Rock Saturday were an “expression of pain and anguish” in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.

On May 31 the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 13,147 COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

A photo gallery of mug shots from the Craighead County Sheriff's Office.

The West Memphis Fire Department announced the death of Chief Dennis Brewer on Sunday.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arkansas has surpassed 7,000 and one additional death is reported due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

The members of an area church stood in front of the Jonesboro Police Department Saturday to pray for peace and safety, with police saying the message was appreciated.

The state has had a total of 12,962 positive cases.

Blytheville police are asking for the public’s help after a man was found shot to death Friday.

Wednesday, May 20 was a scary and disappointing day for a girl in Osceola.

ASU Newport said they watched Dolittle while listening to it on 94.3 FM.

A group of protesters raised their voices Friday night about the recent deaths of African Americans at the hands of police in other cities.

The Jonesboro Shooting Sports Complex Committee held its second meeting Thursday, and spoke with a private investment company.

Officials said Friday that Dillard’s will be reopening after being damaged in the March 28 Jonesboro tornado.

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Transportation Planning Commission is holding a meeting to present the results of the Highway 91 Safe Transportation for Every PedestrianInnovation Study. The meeting will be available at Hwy91STEP.TransportationPlanRoom.com until June 22.

In a Facebook post, deputies say they arrested Trey Wyatt, 25, of Vilonia.