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Shots Fired At Judge’s Home, Search Underway
Poinsett County, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – August 24, 2024 – Police are searching an area just south of the Craighead/Poinsett County line for a man who fired shots at a district judge’s home Friday night. Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder says his department received a call...
Police: Man arrested after repeatedly punching pregnant woman
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he repeatedly punched a pregnant woman in the head. On Friday, Aug. 23, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 31-year-old Darryll DeWayne Holloway with third-degree domestic battery against a pregnant woman, a Class D felony.
Burglary suspect caught on camera
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police said a man suspected of breaking into a home was caught on video yanking a security camera off the wall. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday, Aug. 23, to charge 45-year-old Benny Joe Leija with residential burglary and fleeing. On...
Scorching Temperatures Ahead for Arkansas: Relief Expected by Labor Day
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas residents can expect a hot and dry start to the week, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and even touching 100 degrees in some areas. Today, Saturday, will see temperatures reach up to 94°F in Little Rock. The heat will continue to build, with Sunday reaching 95°F and Monday expected to hit a high of 97°F.
Organic crops hold promise for state
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Arkansas to honor state gospel legends
The Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month Grand Finale 2024 Celebration will honor the contributions of Arkansas gospel legends. This black-tie affair will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at Gaines Street Baptist Church in Little Rock. September is Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month and the honored Living Legends include...
Muscadines repeat with top wine in state competition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadines again rose to the top in the Arkansas Quality Wine competition, a testament to the skills of state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor-enology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, founded...
Arkansas gives more than $15 million in state grants to support mental health, baby boxes
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders along with the Arkansas Department of Human Services approved $15 million in grants to support Arkansas residents on August 23.
Arkansas Comic Con brings Hollywood, Broadway and WWE celebrities to Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Nerds, geeks, and fanboys delight! Arkansas Comic Con is just around the corner. The fan extravaganza is set to kick off on Sep. 6 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock and will be open at the following hours:. Friday, Sep. 6: 3:00 PM...
Hutchinson joining University of Arkansas law school faculty
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), who ran an unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, will be joining the University of Arkansas School of Law next year, the institution said Thursday. Hutchinson, 73, will join the law school faculty as an “executive in residence” during the spring 2025 semester, the school said in the announcement. In the…
Arkansas Advanced Energy unveils statewide local Economic Development Support Program
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) announces a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering local economies and promoting sustainability across Arkansas. As a leader in the state’s “new economy,” AAEA is dedicated to driving economic development through advanced energy solutions, which are critical to building a resilient and thriving Arkansas.
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