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Highway 351 under construction for six weeks
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 21, 2024 – Those traveling to and from Greene County on Highway 351 over the next several weeks might want to find an alternate route. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced alternating lane closures will begin on Tuesday, July 23...
Sentence handed down for school threat
PARAGOULD — A Greene County man was given 48 months’ probation this week after pleading guilty to making a threat toward a school earlier this year. According to court records, Joshua Lawrence, 21, of Paragould pleaded guilty to threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property.
Sanders extends tax filing deadline for areas affected by Memorial Day weekend storms
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order to extend the tax filing deadline in response to the tornado outbreak that swept through Northwest Arkansas on Memorial Day weekend.
Sentences handed down for school threat, battery cases
A Greene County man was given 48 months' probation this week after pleading guilty to making a threat toward a school earlier this year. According to court records, Joshua Lawrence, 21, of Paragould pleaded guilty to threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property. Lawrence was arrested...
Paragould to host inaugural kid’s triathlon
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Greene County city is bringing some competition for its young residents. The city of Paragould is hosting its inaugural Kid’s Triathlon. The triathlon will consist of two age groups who will participate in a swimming, bike ride, and run. Parks and Recreation Director James...
Justices approve road ordinance
A plan that will seek to address the issue of vehicles blocking or impeding maintenance of county roads received approval Monday, with the plan taking effect Aug. 15. The Greene County Quorum Court approved the second and third readings of the ordinance during a meeting at the courthouse in Paragould. Justices began discussing the issue in May, with the first reading of the ordinance approved in June.
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