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City hit by global tech outage
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro’s IT director said it’s been a long day. Computer systems crashed across the globe due to a late-night software update from CrowdStrike. The City of Jonesboro Information Systems worked to fix cyber systems in town starting at midnight on Friday,...
Southeast-area residents on UALR graduation list
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its spring 2024 graduates, including southeast Arkansas residents. More than 1,030 degrees were awarded May 11 at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center, according to a news release. Local graduates include:. HUMPHREY. Adriane Robinson of Humphrey, who graduated with a Master...
STOLEN PROPERTY AND DRUGS FOUND AFTER A REPORTED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND THEFT
On July 16, 2024 Deputy D.J. Tiernan took a burglary, theft, and criminal mischief report at a residence in Scenic Acres in Horseshoe Bend. The victim stated he had been out of town for a while and had returned today to find the house had been broken into and items missing. Inside the residence, the ceiling had been ripped down with the copper wiring missing as well as copper plumping fixtures. The air conditioner had also been torn apart and items missing.
Fleeing, False Imprisonment, Endangering Welfare of a Minor, and more
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 19, 2024 – According to Jonesboro Police, a 17-year-old was taken to Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center for felony fleeing, endangering the welfare of a minor, false imprisonment, and several other charges. On July 17th a group of cars was spotted...
Man Gets 60 Years for Murder of 5-Year-Old in Lee County, Arkansas
One down and one to go in Lee County, Arkansas, Nathan Bridges, 34, has been sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in connection with the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in Moro. This past Monday, July...
School supply drive aims to help Hope students in need
HOPE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — A school supply drive is being held for students in Hope. Officials are asking people to donate supplies like backpacks, binders, pencils, and even jackets for when the weather finally turns cold again. Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours at: They hope to give every child the same opportunity […]
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Murfreesboro Walmart, Suspect Detained by Police
A fatal hit-and-run collision in Murfreesboro has claimed the life of a bicyclist. According to WSMV, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Thursday near the Walmart on South Rutherford Boulevard. Murfreesboro Police said that the driver involved initially fled the scene but was later detained, with charges pending. The area...
HSU removes historic bell for restoration
Henderson State University’s historic bell will soon receive some much-needed repairs. The cast iron bell, which has been a fixture on the university’s South Lawn for many years, was carefully removed July 17. Current hardware will be disassembled, cleaned, and blasted to remove accumulated dirt and debris. The...
Gearhead Outfitters Opens New Store in Rogers, Expands Presence in Arkansas
Rogers, AR – Gearhead Outfitters, a family-owned outdoor retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its new store in Rogers, Arkansas. Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling Pinnacle Hills Promenade, this new location, “The District,” boasts a spacious 10,000 square feet area, designed to cater to the growing demand in one of the city’s most rapidly developing areas.
Weekend Flyer: Firefly Fling, Cate Brothers, Little Craft Show, Buckin’ in the Ozarks, and more
Is it just us or has this week been going on for three months? Let’s get a weekend going already, shall we?. If you’re reading this on Thursday, there might still be time to head down to Gulley Park for the second-to-last of their free concerts this summer. This time, The Voice semifinaist Marybeth Byrd will perform.
New director, branding coming to 64.6 Downtown
There are changes coming to 64.6 Downtown with new leadership set to take over in the coming months. 64.6 Executive Director Talicia Richardson plans to step down to open a private mental health practice in Fort Smith. Amanda Hagar will be the next 64.6 director. Richardson introduced Hager at the...
More than two dozen Razorback athletes set to compete in Paris Olympics
When the Olympic games kick off next week in Paris, Razorback fans won’t have to look too hard to find a Razorback to root for during many of the competitions that take place as part of the event. In all, 24 current and former Razorback athletes are slated to...
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