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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.
Funny money no laughing matter for police
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Region 8 police chief is not kidding around when he warns residents to beware of funny money circulating in his town. Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose said Wednesday his department has received reports of counterfeit $20 bills that look “very real.”. With the Fourth...
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.
Arkadelphia youth crowned Miss Arkansas Princess
Brynlee Hamilton, of Arkadelphia, has recently been crowned 2024 National American Miss Arkansas Princess. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Kandice and Derek Hamilton. She will be competing for the National Title of National American Miss in Orlando, Florida, during the week of Thanksgiving. State pageants are held annually nationwide. National American Miss’ mission is to encourage America’s future leaders and equip them with valuable life skills. Hamilton was chosen to represent her state because of her outstanding accomplishments and community service.
Arkadelphia hosting DYB State Tournament this weekend
Around 500 youth baseball players, their families and fans will descend upon Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Youth Sports Complex this weekend for the Diamond Youth Baseball State Tournaments hosted by the Arkadelphia Baseball Commission. Tournaments for 6U t-ball, 7U and 8U coach pitch, 10U and 12U will begin late Friday...
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...
Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
Davis named Impact Academy Fellow
Kimberley Davis, Dean of the School of Education at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been named a 2024-25 Impact Academy Fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact. Davis joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation, according to a news...
Arkansas search and rescue K9 raising funds for bullet-resistant vest
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — It's no secret K9s, or police dogs, are huge assets to law enforcement agencies all around, from sniffing out drugs and explosives to protecting their officers. But their expertise and equipment aren't exactly something you can purchase at a pet store. The nonprofit 30x30...
Warren Elementary School Hires LaFoy Smith as New PE Coach
WARREN, Ark. – Warren Elementary School has announced the hiring of LaFoy Smith, a Warren School District alum and former Lumberjack football standout, as their new Physical Education (PE) coach. The announcement was made yesterday, July 2, 2024. LaFoy Smith, known for his impressive athletic career, played college football...
Saline County Republicans say former state GOP chair evicted them
The Saline County Republican Committee says they were kicked out of a property owned by the former head of the state GOP. The Republican Party of Saline County is a nonprofit corporation led by Doyle Webb, former chair of the Republican Party of Arkansas, and headquartered in downtown Benton. The...
COSL announces tax auction for regional counties: Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Lincoln
LITTLE ROCK, Ark – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent parcels located in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln Counties on July 23. The regional auction begins at 10 a.m. and will be held at the UA Monticello Fine Arts...
Residents gather for ‘Food Trucks and Fireworks’
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents from all over gathered at Nettleton Baptist Church on Wednesday for their annual Food Trucks and Fireworks event. The event, which has grown significantly since it began in 2022, offers something for everyone to enjoy. From refreshing lemonade to 16-hour smoked pulled pork sandwiches, 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...
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 4-7
Sparklers on deck. It’s time to light up LR with good, local, star-spangled fun. Let’s get into it. Independence Day Sunrise Hike at Pinnacle Mountain State Park // Start your holiday off with a bang and the best view of your city starting at the West Summit Trailhead. The guided hike starts at 5 a.m. Learn more here. Bonus: Stick around the West Summit Area after the hike to get in on lawn games, sprinklers and park fun. More on that here.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
Andrea Stewart has been selected to serve as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a historically Black university within the University of Arkansas System. The school enrolls roughly 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Women represent 56 percent of the undergraduate population.
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