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Stuttgart Police Department Incident Reports: July 16, 2024
Intersection of S. Main St. and E. 6th St., possession of a schedule VI substance. An officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with only one functioning headlight. The officer noticed a strong marijuana odor. The driver said he did not have any marijuana in the vehicle but had smoked marijuana in the car earlier. During a vehicle search, officers discovered a package containing a leafy green substance under the front passenger seat, a similar substance rolled in cigar paper, and a clear plastic baggy containing green leafy matter. The officers arrested the driver for possession and transported him to the police department.
Who’s stealing Street Signs?
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – Over the weekend, Jonesboro Police were dispatched to the corner of Mockernut Lane and Hibiscus Court about a stolen street sign. Sharon Cecil lives near the intersection and she told police that she had video footage of two...
Dillards Style a Student event benefits foster students
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – There are 3,874 children in the foster care system in Arkansas, according to humanservices.arkansas.gov. A large percentage of those are school-aged children. Sandy Connor, Sales Manager at Dillard’s in Jonesboro, has a soft spot in her heart for...
First National Bank of Lawrence County Gives to WBU
Williams Baptist University has received a $7,500 donation from the First National Bank of Lawrence County, aimed at enhancing the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Cooper Smith, Vice President & Loan Officer. The Williams Works program, which celebrated its first graduating...
Jacksonville community members discuss ways to curb violence
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Community members in Jacksonville have been looking for new ways to curb violence in the city. Several people met on Monday night at a local church to not only discuss the issue but to also discuss solutions. While Jacksonville police report a decrease in home break-ins...
Russ Hannah Named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – July 15, 2024 – Chancellor Todd Shields has appointed veteran Arkansas State University administrator Dr. Russ Hannah vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief financial officer. Dr. Len Frey had been executive vice chancellor for finance and administration and chief operating...
Fire in North Little Rock leaves large cloud of smoke
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Fire Department is currently at the scene of a fire that happened on Monday evening. According to reports, the NLRFD said the call of a fire at a home in the 6500 block of Corisca Drive came in at around 8:45 p.m. Crews have since been able to extinguish the fire and officials say that no one was home at the time of the fire.
Police: Multiple pizzas stolen from delivery driver
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police are investigating after they said multiple pizzas were stolen from a delivery driver on the job. According to the initial incident report from the Jonesboro Police Department, at 11:08 p.m. on Friday, July 12, a burglary occurred in the 2500 block of Bonnie Jean Place.
Adopt a pet that handles unwanted pests
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - If you have a rodent problem at your rural home or business, a new pet could be a fix. Working cats are now available for adoption at the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society. Adoption fees are reduced to $50 since the cats work for their room and board.
Man accused of helping attack victim, causing injuries
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he helped another person attack a woman, resulting in multiple injuries. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Monday, July 15, to charge 23-year-old Anthony Lee Pharrow with third-degree battery/purpose of causing injury, and felony aggravated residential burglary.
Woman accused of shoving, hurting elderly woman
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A woman is behind bars after police said she shoved an elderly woman during an argument, causing her to fall and get cut in the process. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Monday, July 15, to charge Misty Smith with second-degree domestic battering/physical injury, a class C felony.
Quick Response By Hoxie Officer Saves Woman’s Life
On Monday evening the quick thinking of a dispatcher and the quick response of an officer saved a woman’s life. Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call from the residence reporting a carbon monoxide tester going off, while on the phone with dispatchers the phone line went silent. As...
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Residents question why Midway, Ark. post office remains closed after 2023 fire
MIDWAY, Ark. (KY3) - Many in one Baxter County, Ark. community are wondering why their post office remains closed more than a year after a fire. In June 2023, the post office was closed because of a fire that damaged inside portions of the building. Now that the year anniversary of the fire has passed, some in the community are growing frustrated.
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