When agents of the Jonesboro Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit knocked on the door of a local motel room, little did they know they would walk away with two suspects in custody and more than two pounds of meth.

Nearly 170 people have received help in recent days from the American Red Cross after severe storms, including tornadoes, hammered Northeast Arkansas.

A proposed bill in Missouri's House looks to restrict content at public libraries that is deemed "inappropriate" by an elected board.

A longtime former K9 with the Blytheville Police Department died this week, with officials saying the animal provided key service to the public.

No bond has been set in the case, which is still under investigation.

A Little Rock man faces nearly a dozen federal charges after both federal and state authorities say he tried to deposit a fraudulent check from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum fund.

Candidates for a state senate seat that impacts most of Craighead County went head to head Friday during a political forum.

A-State and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine held their annual inter-professional education event Friday.

Xavier M. Ray, 36, was convicted by a Dunklin County Jury of the felony of attempted burglary.

The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public, and law enforcement, of violent threats they say, is coming from prison gangs.

Jonesboro police said in a Facebook post that Gabo, who had served with the department since 2012, passed away.

Some employees went back to the office today.

Jack Jordan, the teen accused of causing a fiery car wreck that left one woman dead after “God told him to kill himself” is now being sent back to a mental health facility until his next court appearance.

He received his new heart and was discharged from the hospital after the Christmas holiday.

A large-scale drug investigation netted the arrests of seven people Wednesday, along with more than five pounds of meth and six firearms, according to federal authorities.

A $500 is being offered to the person with information that leads them to Walter Lee Currie Jr.'s location.

The owner of a tourist duck boat that sank in a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has settled its final pending lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.

St. Francis CARE is now accepting applications to adopt the dog.

Tammi Treece-Woolly wants to find a 1938 Ford coupe. But she’s not just looking for any car. No, this particular vehicle belonged to her late uncle, Ralph Owen of Weiner.

A quick stop at the convenience store really paid off for a southeast Missouri man.

Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit the Bluff City Sunday for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

From trains to planes and automobiles! Memphis International Airport officials have high hopes for a travel plaza on the property.

Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo! Baby Shark, the star of the popular children’s song and viral video, is coming to Arkansas this spring.

Several school districts canceled classes Friday after sleet and freezing rain moved through the area.

We’re helping you plan your day on Good Morning Region 8.

Seventh grader, Caroline Blanton is heading a drive to help kids in foster care.

Missouri’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday January, 14 that requiring a photo ID to cast a ballot is unconstitutional.

International Cultural Exchange Services is a program for foreign exchange students from over 20 countries in the world.

A teacher with the Jonesboro School District has been placed on administrative leave with pay as school officials continue to investigate a report the teacher may have sent two unprofessional photos to female students over Snapchat, according to Jonesboro school officials.

A race that honors breast cancer survivors in Region 8 will be having its fourth annual event this spring.

A loan from the Arkansas Water Sewer Solid Waste Fund will help customers in one Craighead County town with wastewater collection.

A longtime sheriff in Region 8 was appointed Thursday evening to serve as sheriff in Izard County.

Four people are now in custody in connection with the murder of a man earlier this week in Greene County.

A town struck by last weekend's storms is suffering from major damage you can only see on the inside of homes.

Hoxie city council passed a resolution at the January council meeting to start looking into grants for a drainage project.

Jumpstart Ministries in Region 8 is looking to expand its rehab program.

The vehicle was found in flames, with a soaked rag stuck in the gas tank, officials said.

A lawsuit filed by a Jonesboro man in federal court challenging the city’s lack of sidewalks and accessibility under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act has been dismissed after both sides formally agreed to a settlement.

The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office made a big announcement concerning the spirituality of their inmates.

A body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab in Little Rock for an autopsy after being discovered earlier this week at a house in Manila, according to Manila Police Chief Chris Hill.

A former jailer will not spend time behind bars for sexually assaulting two female inmates.

The state Health Department says there had been 37 mumps cases at UA as of Friday, 1/10.

House Bill 2175 would add call spoofing to Missouri’s existing no-call list statute.

Detective Mustain said the man left the store with a cart full of toys.

The bridge will be closed for an unknown amount of time

Both drivers were wearing safety devices at the time of the crash.

Greensborough Village has made progress in the last few months.

Lions Clubs International conducts a worldwide peace poster contest and several of local clubs participate.

There is a possible change coming to Downtown Jonesboro. The Citizens Bank building has a new sign up

Heartland farmers are calling the trade agreement a great step forward, but want to see if China will uphold their commitment to buy more in U.S. goods.

New video has been released of the suspects in a road rage shooting that shut down Sam Cooper Boulevard. Now a local lawmaker is vowing to PASS a bill to toughen sentences for road rage shootings.

A railroad crossing in one area town will be closed starting Thursday morning, city officials said.

The House voted 228-193 to send the articles to the Senate on Wednesday.

WWE Hall of Famer and former World Tag Team Champion Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson, father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has passed away at age 75.

A new student is on the Brookland Elementary Campus, he’s two years old and goes by the name Ozzy.

Jonesboro police and crews with City Water and Light were busy Thursday installing three SkyCop cameras throughout the city.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Jonesboro saw some out of town visitors Wednesday.

Big changes are coming for Greene County voters, starting this year.