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Weather Service says expect rain throughout Tuesday; Highs in the 80s
Expect rain chances to continue through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Little Rock. The highest rain chances will be in the southeast. Rainfall through Friday will consist of widespread values of a half inch to 1 inch of rainfall between Monday afternoon and Friday night. A few locations will see a tad less than that, but a few locations could see a bit more with as much as 1 to 2+ inches across southern Arkansas. Lower values will typically be seen across the northwest, whereas the highest rainfall totals will be common across southern Arkansas.
Man accused of robbing victims at gunpoint
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he robbed several victims at gunpoint. On Monday, July 22, Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 27-year-old Alvin Shakur Moore with felony robbery and felony theft by receiving a firearm less than $2,500.
A-State’s Kostick, Dooley and Desbiens Shaw all receive three-year contract extensions
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton has announced that head women’s bowling coach Justin Kostick, head women’s soccer coach Brian Dooley and head women’s golf coach MJ Desbiens Shaw have all received three-year contract extensions. All three have compiled the...
Arkansas State University says Saturday bomb threats not credible
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Arkansas State University in Jonesboro said no credible threat had been found on campus after law enforcement officers responded to bomb threats carried out before the Dean B. Ellis Library and the Reng Student Union had opened for the day on Saturday. There was no need for an evacuation order.
Calipari, Arkansas extend first in-state Class of 2026 offer to 5-star JaShawn “JJ” Andrews
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas head coach John Calipari has offered a scholarship to in-state class of 2026 5-star prospect JaShawn “JJ” Andrews. Andrews announced his new Hoop Hogs offer — or re-offer given he held an offer from the previous UA coaching staff — via social media on Monday, citing a “great conversation” with Calipari and associate head coach Chin Coleman.
Pulaski County sheriffs investigate shooting that left one injured
ARKANSAS, USA — The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that left one person injured on Monday. According to reports, deputies were called to the 300 block of Wooten Road. Once they arrived at the scene they found a male who was suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Arkansas County Enrichment Center to host career fair in Stuttgart on Tuesday
The Arkansas County Enrichment Center will host a career fair on Tuesday, July 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 702 E. Michigan in Stuttgart. Jalicia Wyatt, a juvenile intake officer and Life Skills mentor for the Arkansas County Juvenile Department said several employers and school representatives will attend the event.
Police investigating homicide on Fairview Street in Conway
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway police are investigating after locating a deceased individual at a residence on Fairview Street on the morning of July 22. The victim was identified as 34-year-old Israel Damont Credit Jr., and the death is being investigated as a homicide. Anyone with information about this case...
Hogs need more All-SEC additions for success in 2024
FAYETTEVILLE — Following the SEC Media Days Arkansas only placed one player on the All-SEC teams announced Friday. Defensive end Landon Jackson was the lone Razorback named as he was put on the second-team defensive line. Arkansas has to have more players shine in 2024 than just one and need to have many more on the All-SEC teams announced following the year.
Lawrence County Road Grader Vandalized Over The Weekend
A Lawrence County Road Department road grader parked near the ball field in Strawberry was reported to have been vandalized sometime over the weekend. At 7:42am on Monday, the Lawrence County Dispatch was notified of the damage (reported to be windows broken out), Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Lawrence County Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were dispatched to the scene.
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