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Man accused of breaking into ex-girlfriend’s home
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Marion man faces multiple charges after police said he broke into a home to find an ex-girlfriend after they had been arguing. Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Wednesday, July 3, to charge 34-year-old Justinian Marquette Smith with residential burglary, first-degree criminal mischief/property of another with a value of $1,000 or less, and third-degree assault on a family or household member/apprehension of immine.
Cody Livingston joins A-State baseball staff for 2025 season
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Wednesday the addition of veteran coach Cody Livingston to the Red Wolves’ staff. Livingston spent three years working with pitchers at Nicholls, playing a significant role during their conference championship runs in 2023 and 2024. Under his leadership, the Colonels’ pitching staff ranked inside the top-100 nationally in most statistical categories last season.
A-State Heritage Sites hosting reading retreat
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday,...
Jonesboro Man Accidentally Shoots Himself
JONESBORO, Ark. – An accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound sent a young man to the hospital this week in Jonesboro. It happened around 9:45 AM on July 2, 2024 on Richsmith Lane. Initially, police were responding believing the incident to be a suicide attempt. The girlfriend of the victim had made the 911 call, but was out of the county, which caused some of the confusion. Authorities cleared the scene and detectives arrived to process evidence.
Woman Arrested After Repeated 911 Calls
JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman who called 911 on several women found herself going to jail after police arrested her over the weekend in Jonesboro. The incident went down between 8:45 PM and 9:37 PM on June 30, 2024 in Jonesboro. A resident on Belt Street contacted 911 in a frenzied state to report that a window had been busted out. The call, the first of four released by JPD, is tense.
Two home invasions reported Tuesday
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Two separate home invasions were reported to JPD on Tuesday. The first occurred on Walker Place around midnight. A 15-year-old female suspect “opened the victim’s house window and threatened to break everything in the house.”. The...
Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
2024 A-State Football Kickoff Party set for August 2nd
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that its second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party, which will again combine elements from its traditional preseason banquet and Helmets and Heels program, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro. Taking place at Embassy Suites for the first time,...
Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) defensive end Donovan Moyer commits to Arkansas State
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State football continues to assemble their 2025 recruiting class. Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) defensive end Donovan Moyer committed to the Red Wolves on July 1st. The 6′3″ 240 pounder had offers from Memphis, Bowling Green, Kent State, and UMass. Moyer was...
Arkansas State University Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The Chancellor's List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0. The Dean's List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99, according to a news release.
New Jonesboro bakery to offer late-night treats
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Night owls have an opportunity for a late-night treat. The Urban Loft Co. announced that Insomnia Cookies is coming to Greensborough Village in Jonesboro. The store plans to offer in-store, pickup, and delivery options until 3 in the morning. Taylor Halsey with the Halsey Thrasher Harpole...
Mayor Copenhaver awards Danny Honnoll a Key to the City
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - In a heartfelt ceremony on Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Harold Copenhaver presented Danny Honnoll with a key to the city of Jonesboro. This honor recognizes Honnoll’s lifelong dedication and exceptional contributions to the community. A 1968 graduate of Nettleton High School, Danny Honnoll...
Cervantez joins Red Wolves' baseball
Jerry Cervantez has been named an assistant coach for the Arkansas State Red Wolves Red Wolves, head coach Mike Silva announced Tuesday. Cervantez arrives in Jonesboro after spending the last six years with the Texas State Bobcats. He served as the hitting and catching coach, playing an important role in their 2019 Sun Belt Conference championship and 2022 Sun Belt West Division title.
First Baptist Church in Jonesboro has Independence Day Celebration
Monday afternoon was a joyous occasion as the faith family at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro gathered to celebrate Independence Day with a delightful cookout. The event was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Heartfelt appreciation goes to Sara Bryant and her social committee for...
New alert system for Craighead County
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro and Craighead County are introducing a new alert system designed to enhance public safety and communication. Jonesboro E-911 Director Ronnie Sturch explained that the city utilizes two alert systems: the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS, and the CodeRED system. Each serves a...
Protecting skin from UV rays
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - July is UV Awareness Month and there are several things people can learn to prevent harm. UV rays are emitted naturally by the sun or artificially by tanning beds, and they pose some health benefits, like the creation of Vitamin D. However, exposure to them can...
Police see rise in fireworks calls in city limits
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Fireworks have been flying both off the shelves and into the skies in Jonesboro, despite a city ordinance that forbids them. “From the first of June through today, so you know, we’ve already had 21 calls of, that the caller knew it was fireworks going off,” said Police Chief Rick Elliott.
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