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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 · 23h
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Stolen Tractor Recovered, Suspect Charged On Tuesday

On Tuesday November 10th 2026, Lawrence County authorities were notified Poinsett County authorities of a possible stolen tractor being transported through the area. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office units set up on Hwy 63 and within minutes stopped a truck and trailer with the suspected stolen property on it. LCSO Deputies verified the tractor was indeed stolen out of Poinsett County.

Lawrence County, AR · 20h
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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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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.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d
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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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Wynne police arrest two in separate incidents

WYNNE — A woman was taken into custody for possession of a firearm by certain persons around 10 p.m. Sunday after police responded to a public service call in the parking lot of Daylight Donuts. Officers responded to a call from Kathy Sweet, 64, who was experiencing car trouble.

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Wynne man acquitted in federal CSAM case in Cross County court today

WYNNE — A Wynne man acquitted on federal child sexual abuse material charges will be back before a judge today in Cross County. Christopher Alsup, 39, was initially indicted in Cross County Circuit Court on nearly 30 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual print medium and computer exploitation of a child.

Wynne, AR · 2d

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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.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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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...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Three Suspects Receive Suspended Sentences on Reduced Charges in A-State Golf Cart Theft

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Three men arrested in September for the late-night theft of an Arkansas State University-leased golf cart have pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Caleb Deshaun Quinn, Robert Deshaun Selvy, and Taris Durell Randolph were originally facing Class D felony theft charges after...

Jonesboro, AR · 18h

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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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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,...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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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...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Arkansas McDonald’s manager accused of stealing $760 through payroll-card scam. She allegedly used a spare card to clone a teenage worker’s account

Employees allegedly found her going through one of their purses.

Brookland, AR · 17h

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Jonesboro florist closing after 74 years

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Cooksey’s Flower Shop, a Jonesboro florist that has made corsages and holiday arrangements for 74 years, is closing. The family that runs the shop said the decision comes as Henry Cooksey’s wife faces a cancer diagnosis. “Thank you for your support — you’ve been...

Jonesboro, AR · 13h

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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...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Wynne, Cross County officials considering data center moratoriums

CROSS COUNTY — Both city and county leaders are considering ordinances calling for moratoriums on local data centers, with the Wynne City Council expected to vote on its proposal as early as tonight. Construction is underway on a major data center for Google in West Memphis, with concerns the...

Wynne, AR · 1d

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Special events, offers planned for Veterans Day

EASTERN ARKANSAS — Tomorrow is Veterans Day. The holiday honors all U.S. military veterans, both living and deceased, for their service to the country. Wynne City Hall and the Cross County Courthouse will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no garbage pickup tomorrow. Those on the Wednesday route are asked to have their bins out for pickup on Thursday this week.

Wynne, AR · 1d

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Retired Jonesboro woman starts third year of free soup giveaway

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A retired Jonesboro woman is starting her third year of a free soup giveaway. Debbie Johnson’s giveaway begins Wednesday and will run every Wednesday until April. The giveaway takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Bill’s Fresh Market at the corner of...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Raymond Whiteside wins Marion mayoral race after recount

MARION, Ark. — Marion, Arkansas mayoral candidate Raymond Whiteside has won a recount vote on Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Tracy Brick requested the recount. She lost to challenger Raymond Whiteside. Whiteside received 1,926 votes, and Brick received 1,891 votes. 35 votes separated the two. Brick said she does not suspect fraud and wanted to make sure every […]

Marion, AR · 1d