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Scam Announced In Lawrence County

This morning we were alerted about a scam in our area. Black Rock Police have made us aware of a scam concerning loved ones incarcerated in local detention centers. Scammers are claiming to represent local bail/bonding companies using high pressure tactics to scam money from family members of those incarcerated.

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Jumpstart Ministries director accused of buying counterfeit pills from undercover agent

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KATV) — The director of Jumpstart Ministries is accused of paying an undercover drug task force agent $100 for pills represented as oxycodone, according to court records. Danny Lee Whitmire faces two felony charges in Lawrence County Circuit Court: use of a communication device to facilitate...

Lawrence County, AR · 21h
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Walnut Ridge Man Booked On Warrant In Randolph County

29 year old, Treyton Johnson of Walnut Ridge was arrested by the Pocahontas Police Department and booked into the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Sunday November 8th 2026. Johnson was booked on a charge of :. Warrant. Unauthorized Use Of A Motor Vehicle-Misd. Johnson is currently incarcerated...

Randolph County, AR · 2d
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Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrests Report

According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (11/2/2026-11/9/2026). Alexander Armstrong, 33, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Violation of Suspension or Probation. Johni Craft, 48, of Hardy, was arrested for Failure to Appear-Misdemeanor on Intent to Defraud a Drug Test,...

Sharp County, AR · 1d
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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 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 truck...

Jonesboro, AR · 7h

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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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Eleven Point River Project in Randolph County to Receive $1 Million

POCAHONTAS, Ark. — A waterway improvement project along the Eleven Point River in Randolph County is set to receive $1 million from the state’s settlement with Monsanto, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will oversee the project at the Oxborrow property....

Randolph County, AR · 2d

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Firearms Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles in Pocahontas

POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Firearms were stolen from unlocked vehicles in two of several overnight thefts reported in a neighborhood along Old County Road, the Pocahontas Police Department said in a community advisory. Police asked residents to review overnight footage from doorbell cameras and other security systems. Anyone who saw...

Pocahontas, 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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Repeat Offender Accused of Hitting Woman with Glass Bottle in Jonesboro Altercation

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Jonesboro man with a prior conviction for domestic battery faces an enhanced felony charge after police said he struck a woman in the head with a glass bottle and held her down by the neck during a weekend altercation. According...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Cooperative school celebrates observation deck

BONO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Lighthouse Education Cooperative celebrated a ribbon-cutting Nov. 11 for its nature observation deck. Fifty children and their parents gathered in a field between the freshly-constructed deck and a lake. The lake was bordered by a road connecting the school to the main road, on which...

Bono, AR · 19h

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Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day. According to a social media update from the city, its offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro bans camping in parks outside designated areas

Camping in Jonesboro parks is now against the law unless it takes place in a designated camping area.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Hardy City Council votes to dissolve the city’s A&P commission, tax

HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Hardy City Council passed Ordinance 2026-2 in a 4-2 vote, abolishing the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission and its 3% sales tax on prepared foods and lodging. The ordinance is set to go into effect Jan. 8. The council had tabled the issue during...

Hardy, AR · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say “thank you” to those who have served. Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, several...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

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