Gas Station Owner Faces Felony Kratom Possession Charge Mirzali Lakhani faces a Class C felony possession charge after authorities reported finding 62 suspected kratom pills at a Jonesboro gas station....
Gas Station Owner Faces Felony Kratom Possession Charge
Mirzali Lakhani faces a Class C felony possession charge after authorities reported finding 62 suspected kratom pills at a Jonesboro gas station.
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Original Red Ranger Austin St. John to Visit Jonesboro Dec. 18 Austin St. John, the original Red Ranger from “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” will meet fans Dec. 18 at Must Love Toys & Comics in Jonesboro....
Original Red Ranger Austin St. John to Visit Jonesboro Dec. 18
Austin St. John, the original Red Ranger from “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” will meet fans Dec. 18 at Must Love Toys & Comics in Jonesboro.
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A-State Theatre to Stage ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Nov. 13-22 A-State Theatre will present six performances at the Fowler Center in Jonesboro from Nov. 13 to 22. Tickets are $15 to $20, with free tickets for A-State students....
A-State Theatre to Stage ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Nov. 13-22
A-State Theatre will present six performances at the Fowler Center in Jonesboro from Nov. 13 to 22. Tickets are $15 to $20, with free tickets for A-State students.
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Man Accused of Pointing Gun, Demanding Cash at Paragould Dollar General Lafayette Ellis is accused of aggravated robbery after a man reported a struggle over a handgun at a Paragould Dollar General. Bond was set at $250,000....
Man Accused of Pointing Gun, Demanding Cash at Paragould Dollar General
Lafayette Ellis is accused of aggravated robbery after a man reported a struggle over a handgun at a Paragould Dollar General. Bond was set at $250,000.
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Jonesboro Limits Overnight Camping in City Parks and Parking Lots The Jonesboro City Council voted 10-0 to limit overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. A first violation can carry a fine of at least $100....
Jonesboro Limits Overnight Camping in City Parks and Parking Lots
The Jonesboro City Council voted 10-0 to limit overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. A first violation can carry a fine of at least $100.
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Former Arkansas Bar Exam Official Faces 65 Felony Charges Nancie Givens faces 65 felony counts in a five-year bar exam tampering investigation. Arkansas justices say some scores were raised to passing....
Former Arkansas Bar Exam Official Faces 65 Felony Charges
Nancie Givens faces 65 felony counts in a five-year bar exam tampering investigation. Arkansas justices say some scores were raised to passing.
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VIDEO: Trooper Hits Sign and Tree During Forrest City Chase, Report Says An Arkansas State Police trooper hit a road sign and a tree during a Forrest City pursuit. A prosecutor approved felony fleeing and related charges the next day....
VIDEO: Trooper Hits Sign and Tree During Forrest City Chase, Report Says
An Arkansas State Police trooper hit a road sign and a tree during a Forrest City pursuit. A prosecutor approved felony fleeing and related charges the next day.
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Baptist Paragould Earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital Designation Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has earned an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital designation recognizing its readiness to evaluate and treat stroke patients....
Baptist Paragould Earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital Designation
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has earned an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital designation recognizing its readiness to evaluate and treat stroke patients.
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A-State to Host Free Lecture on Ethical Decision-Making Nov. 10 Psychologist Adam Feltz will discuss ethical interactions and informed decision-making during a free public lecture at A-State at 7 p.m. Nov. 10....
A-State to Host Free Lecture on Ethical Decision-Making Nov. 10
Psychologist Adam Feltz will discuss ethical interactions and informed decision-making during a free public lecture at A-State at 7 p.m. Nov. 10.
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Arkansas Sues Parent Company of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots Arkansas is suing VGW, the parent company of Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, alleging its virtual coin system amounts to illegal online gambling....
Arkansas Sues Parent Company of Chumba Casino, LuckyLand Slots
Arkansas is suing VGW, the parent company of Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, alleging its virtual coin system amounts to illegal online gambling.
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Arkansas Receives Six-Month Extension of ARHOME Waiver Federal officials approved a six-month ARHOME waiver extension beginning Jan. 1, 2027, while Arkansas develops a new Medicaid expansion delivery model....
Arkansas Receives Six-Month Extension of ARHOME Waiver
Federal officials approved a six-month ARHOME waiver extension beginning Jan. 1, 2027, while Arkansas develops a new Medicaid expansion delivery model.
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Man Found Wearing Only Towel Inside Home Faces Burglary Charge Noel Perez faces residential burglary and criminal trespass charges after authorities say a homeowner found him inside wearing only a towel. Bond was set at $150,000....
Man Found Wearing Only Towel Inside Home Faces Burglary Charge
Noel Perez faces residential burglary and criminal trespass charges after authorities say a homeowner found him inside wearing only a towel. Bond was set at $150,000.
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Woman Accused of Holding Infant Facedown, Choking Child’s Mother Lubie Louise Larnce faces felony assault and child endangerment charges after an alleged attack involving an infant and his mother. Bond was set at $75,000....
Woman Accused of Holding Infant Facedown, Choking Child’s Mother
Lubie Louise Larnce faces felony assault and child endangerment charges after an alleged attack involving an infant and his mother. Bond was set at $75,000.
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Employee Accused of Entering Restricted Office, Altering His Personnel File Arrested for Commercial Burglary Franklin Rashad Harris faces commercial burglary and falsifying business records charges after allegedly replacing an employment test in his personnel file....
Employee Accused of Entering Restricted Office, Altering His Personnel File Arrested for Commercial Burglary
Franklin Rashad Harris faces commercial burglary and falsifying business records charges after allegedly replacing an employment test in his personnel file.
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Griffin Sues Kalshi, Alleging Illegal Gambling in Arkansas Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has sued the companies behind Kalshi, alleging its prediction market violates state gambling and consumer protection laws....
Griffin Sues Kalshi, Alleging Illegal Gambling in Arkansas
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has sued the companies behind Kalshi, alleging its prediction market violates state gambling and consumer protection laws.
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One Dead, One Injured in Preakness Drive Shooting One person is dead and another was hospitalized with a wound described as not life-threatening after a shooting on Preakness Drive in Jonesboro. A person of interest has been detained....
One Dead, One Injured in Preakness Drive Shooting
One person is dead and another was hospitalized with a wound described as not life-threatening after a shooting on Preakness Drive in Jonesboro. A person of interest has been detained.
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Huffmans Give $1.25 Million for Planned Blytheville Family Medicine Residency Cheryl and Ted “Teddy” Huffman’s $1.25 million gift will support a planned family medicine residency at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, including renovations to its clinic space....
Huffmans Give $1.25 Million for Planned Blytheville Family Medicine Residency
Cheryl and Ted “Teddy” Huffman’s $1.25 million gift will support a planned family medicine residency at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, including renovations to its clinic space.
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Woman Faces Counterfeit Drug Charge After Paragould Traffic Stop Angie Cole faces three felony charges after a Paragould traffic stop. She said a substance found in the vehicle was probably ice cream salt; initial testing was inconclusive....
Woman Faces Counterfeit Drug Charge After Paragould Traffic Stop
Angie Cole faces three felony charges after a Paragould traffic stop. She said a substance found in the vehicle was probably ice cream salt; initial testing was inconclusive.
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Jury Convicts Man on Six Counts in West Memphis Drug Case Elbert Nichols was convicted on six drug, firearm and assault charges following a West Memphis investigation. Federal prosecutors say he faces a minimum of 20 years in prison....
Jury Convicts Man on Six Counts in West Memphis Drug Case
Elbert Nichols was convicted on six drug, firearm and assault charges following a West Memphis investigation. Federal prosecutors say he faces a minimum of 20 years in prison.
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Jail Administrator Among 12 Fired After Willis’ Death, Records Show Personnel records name the 12 Greene County jail employees fired after Atiyana Willis’ death and detail supervisory failures and earlier discipline....
Jail Administrator Among 12 Fired After Willis’ Death, Records Show
Personnel records name the 12 Greene County jail employees fired after Atiyana Willis’ death and detail supervisory failures and earlier discipline.
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Driver Accused of Leaving After Striking Pedestrian at A-State Jaquana Pruitt faces a felony allegation after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash that injured a pedestrian at A-State. Her bond was set at $5,000....
Driver Accused of Leaving After Striking Pedestrian at A-State
Jaquana Pruitt faces a felony allegation after allegedly leaving the scene of a crash that injured a pedestrian at A-State. Her bond was set at $5,000.
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Overnight Caraway Road Closures Begin Monday for Drainage Work Overnight closures in the Caraway Road expansion project area begin Nov. 2, with additional closures possible through the week of Dec. 7....
Overnight Caraway Road Closures Begin Monday for Drainage Work
Overnight closures in the Caraway Road expansion project area begin Nov. 2, with additional closures possible through the week of Dec. 7.
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Patient Accused of Punching, Spitting on Nurses at Hospital Donald Eddie Beck faces a felony allegation after an incident involving nurses at NEA Baptist. His bond was set at $10,000, according to court records....
Patient Accused of Punching, Spitting on Nurses at Hospital
Donald Eddie Beck faces a felony allegation after an incident involving nurses at NEA Baptist. His bond was set at $10,000, according to court records.
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Battery Arrest Follows Altercation That Left Victim in Medically Induced Coma Peyton Edward Cartwright faces a second-degree battery charge after an Oct. 31 altercation on Aggie Road left a man with four brain hemorrhages, according to an ASU Police affidavit. Bond was set at $100,000....
Battery Arrest Follows Altercation That Left Victim in Medically Induced Coma
Peyton Edward Cartwright faces a second-degree battery charge after an Oct. 31 altercation on Aggie Road left a man with four brain hemorrhages, according to an ASU Police affidavit. Bond was set at $100,000.
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A-State Named a Top School for Veterans, Cites Beck Center’s Support Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans, with the Beck Center for Veterans helping students access benefits, campus resources and free support....
A-State Named a Top School for Veterans, Cites Beck Center’s Support
Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans, with the Beck Center for Veterans helping students access benefits, campus resources and free support.
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Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Everyone at Bar Parking Lot in Paragould Marcus James Taylor faces a felony terroristic threatening allegation after an incident at a bar Nov. 1, according to an affidavit. Bond was set at $10,000....
Man Accused of Threatening to Shoot Everyone at Bar Parking Lot in Paragould
Marcus James Taylor faces a felony terroristic threatening allegation after an incident at a bar Nov. 1, according to an affidavit. Bond was set at $10,000.
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‘I Really Thought I Wasn’t Going Home’: Belt Street Stabbing Victim Shares Her Account Kayla Hughes says she suffered three stab wounds during the Oct. 25 Belt Street confrontation. She shared her account, described her recovery and thanked those who helped save her life....
‘I Really Thought I Wasn’t Going Home’: Belt Street Stabbing Victim Shares Her Account
Kayla Hughes says she suffered three stab wounds during the Oct. 25 Belt Street confrontation. She shared her account, described her recovery and thanked those who helped save her life.
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WBU Celebrating Homecoming Nov. 5-8 Williams Baptist University’s Homecoming & Family Weekend Nov. 5-8 will feature an Evan Egerer concert, a bonfire, family activities, basketball and 50th anniversary celebrations for the Singers and women’s basketball....
WBU Celebrating Homecoming Nov. 5-8
Williams Baptist University’s Homecoming & Family Weekend Nov. 5-8 will feature an Evan Egerer concert, a bonfire, family activities, basketball and 50th anniversary celebrations for the Singers and women’s basketball.
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Jonesboro Secures $1 Million Grant to Plan Lost Creek Flood Improvements Jonesboro has secured $1,036,550 in federal funding for engineering and design plans for flood mitigation improvements along 4.27 miles of Lost Creek....
Jonesboro Secures $1 Million Grant to Plan Lost Creek Flood Improvements
Jonesboro has secured $1,036,550 in federal funding for engineering and design plans for flood mitigation improvements along 4.27 miles of Lost Creek.
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Jumpstart Ministries Director Faces Two Felony Charges Jumpstart Ministries director Danny Lee Whitmire faces two felony charges after allegedly paying an undercover agent $100 for placebo tablets presented as oxycodone....
Jumpstart Ministries Director Faces Two Felony Charges
Jumpstart Ministries director Danny Lee Whitmire faces two felony charges after allegedly paying an undercover agent $100 for placebo tablets presented as oxycodone.
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