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Two people seriously injured in Nestle Road crash

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Two people were seriously injured in a head-on crash Wednesday morning on Nestle Road near Camfil. Public Information Official Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department said the crash happened at 6:30 a.m. and involved a GMC Acadia and a Ford F-250. The driver of the...

Jonesboro, AR · 8h

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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Jonesboro man who threatened a school bus driver in September has pleaded guilty to a felony charge. Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony. A charge of misdemeanor criminal trespassing was nolle prossed.

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Paragould man flown to St. Louis hospital after I-55 crash

NEW MADRID COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A Paragould man was flown to a St. Louis hospital after a dump truck struck his pickup, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, on Interstate 55 one mile north of Matthews in New Madrid County.

Paragould, AR · 6h

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Valley View Head Coach Sean Cockrell stepping down at the end of the year

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -Sean Cockrell is stepping down at the end of the year, according to Valley View Athletic Director Ron Teat. Cockrell served as the Valley View head football coach for 13 seasons. During those 13 years with the Blazers, he had 89 wins, nine state playoff appearances and...

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Brookland McDonald’s manager accused of stealing money from employee’s account

Photo courtesy of Craighead County Sheriff’s Office. A McDonald’s manager in Brookland is accused of using an unissued employee debit card to withdraw $760 from a worker’s account, according to a probable cause affidavit. Craighead County District Judge Thomas Fowler found probable cause Monday to charge Saundra...

Brookland, AR · 1d

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Man Accused of Hitting Woman With Tequila Bottle in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces a felony charge after a woman told police he hit her in the head with a tequila bottle and choked her at a home on Nov. 8. David Lajuan Hightower is charged with second-degree domestic battering, a Class B felony. Bond was set at $75,000 on Nov. 9 by District Judge Tommy Fowler, who ordered Hightower to wear a GPS ankle monitor and comply with a no-contact order if released.

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More Than Gravel: A Weekend at Birdeye and a Bigger Vision for the Arkansas Delta

The Birdeye Gravel Festival brings cyclists together for a weekend of adventure, food, music and Delta hospitality. Behind the celebration, nonprofit studioDrift is working to turn outdoor recreation into lasting opportunities for rural communities. Estimated reading time: 18 minutes. There are some places you visit once, check off your list...

Birdeye, AR · 1d

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Convicted felon admits to having a gun during high-speed chase in 2025

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - U.S. Department of Justice authorities say a convicted felon admitted to possession of a gun while he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase between two states. U.S. Attorney’s office employees say Joel A. Hancock, 52, of Kennett pleaded guilty in federal court on...

Kennett, MO · 23h

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Sanders Names Four Jonesboro Residents to State Boards and Panels

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named four Jonesboro residents to state panels that oversee census outreach, environmental rules and dental licensing, her office announced Friday, Nov. 6. Andrea Allen and Gina Gomez will serve on the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. Landon Wilson will join the...

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Crash with injuries blocks traffic on US 412

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A crash with injuries blocked traffic at the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and State Highway 141 Monday afternoon, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The ARDOT reported the crash at 3:39 p.m. All lanes and directions of traffic were impacted before the scene was...

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Hughes Woman, 58, Killed in Crittenden County Hit-and-Run, Driver Still at Large

A 58-year-old Hughes woman was killed Thursday afternoon when a vehicle struck her as she walked along a rural Crittenden County roadside and then drove away without stopping. Leigh Zanone Scull was identified by Arkansas State Police as the victim, and as of this week no suspect or vehicle has been publicly named in connection with her death.

Crittenden County, AR · 2d

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Cross County city councils to meet Tuesday

CROSS COUNTY — The Wynne City Council, the Cherry Valley City Council and the Hickory Ridge City Council will all meet Tuesday night. Both the Wynne City Council and the Cherry Valley City Council will have full agendas before them. The Wynne City Council will consider several ordinances, including...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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These 7 Arkansas BBQ Steakhouses Pile Smoked Meats On The Table And Keep Locals Coming Back

One Arkansas barbecue spot fires up for breakfast at 5:30 in the morning. Another one lives inside an old gas station packed with retro memorabilia. I love that kind of quirk. It tells me the people running these kitchens care more about smoke and seasoning than fancy looks. One place...

Paragould, AR · 2d

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Father speaks out after autistic son removed from courtroom

OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - The father of an autistic man is speaking out after his son was removed from a courtroom by law enforcement officers following a hearing before a District Court Judge Catherine Dean. Daniel Thomas Jr. appeared in court Wednesday, July 22, on a misdemeanor harassment charge filed...

Osceola, AR · 2d

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Affidavit: Paragould woman drove car into ex-boyfriend’s house; sister hid her from police

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould police arrested two sisters Sunday after an affidavit said one drove her car into her ex-boyfriend’s house and the other hindered her arrest. Joanna Nevaeh Eskridge, 19, is being held on a $125,000 cash or surety bond after Greene County District Court Judge Curtis...

Paragould, AR · 2d

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JRN Pets of the Week: Vinnie and Chrissy

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Finding a new best friend often starts right in our own backyard, and bringing a rescue pet into your home brings unmatched reward. Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

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State Review Finds ‘Zero Overlap’ Between Former DHS Worker’s Duties and CSAM Allegedly Found in Investigation

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has found no connection between the official duties of a former Craighead County caseworker and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) allegedly found during an investigation. In an update provided to JRN on Monday afternoon,...

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A-State football kickoff at Louisiana Tech set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Arkansas State football team’s kickoff time for its road game, Saturday, Nov. 21, at Louisiana Tech has been set for 6:00 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The contest will mark the 39th all-time meeting but first in the regular season since 1998....

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Kelly’s Weekend With Yung Gravy + Brandon’s Problems In Paragould

Kelly’s weekend with Yung Gravy comes with a signed crop top, a Titanic pose, and one question… Does Brandon owe her $100? Meanwhile, Brandon’s 6 p.m. bedtime doesn’t go over well with Lesley, and Kelly wonders if anybody under 40 eats pecan pie. At Paragould’s new RAM Arena, Kelly meets a real ram and Brandon leaves with a bone to pick with Danielle Honeycutt. Plus, A-STATE game day with the Red Clay Strays, 16 KFIN Country teams headed to the playoffs, and a toast from home to Landen and Alden after Northeast Arkansas’ own royal wedding. Love Island USA scouts Memphis singles, Justin Timberlake revisits an old Britney rumor, and we’ve got Bond buzz, Stranger Things, and country news from Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Garth Brooks.

Paragould, AR · 2d

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