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July Fourth-cast: ‘Oppressive’ heat
Dangerous heat will build over Arkansas through Independence Day, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said Tuesday. A cold front will follow Thursday night and Friday, and will bring cooler, drier, and more seasonal air this weekend. Oppressive conditions will continue Wednesday and Independence Day, with afternoon temperatures topping...
Arkansas Man Charged for Alleged Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
An Arkansas man, identified as 45-year-old David Michael Camden of Tontitown, has been apprehended for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, facing charges that include assaulting law enforcement, the Department of Justice reported yesterday. Camden's arrest was made by the FBI in Fayetteville and he's expected to make his first court appearance in the Western District of Arkansas soon.
Copenhaver to seek 2nd term as Jonesboro mayor
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver will seek a second term. The former state representative was first elected to as Jonesboro mayor in 2020. No other candidates have announced their intentions to challenge Copenhaver. The filing deadline is Aug. 7. “I love this city, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I’m...
Good fences make good neighbors
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – According to a report from JPD over the weekend, two neighbors are not happy with each other in the south side of town. One neighbor, the complainant, lives on Turtle Creek Rd. She told police that her neighbor...
Two year old left home alone
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – According to a JPD report, a father “left his two year old at home without anyone knowing locked in a bedroom alone.”. The child’s mother reported the incident to JPD on Saturday, stating that her son’s father...
Entergy Arkansas prepares to fill energy gap for when Independence, Redfield coal plants close
In a recently published Arkansas Business interview, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux said the state’s largest electrical utility should know by the end of 2024 what its replacement strategies will be when it shuts down its Independence County coal-fired plant in 2030. “That’s all under development now,” Landreaux told...
Traffic Stops Lead Police to Drug and Arrests
JONESBORO, Ark. – A traffic stop for hazardous driving resulted in two arrests Friday in Jonesboro. Around 7:34 PM on June 28 near the intersection of Allen Avenue and Main Street, JPD Officer Levi Chism initiated a traffic stop on a black 2003 Saturn L200 for crossing the center line.
KASU News: Landlord Lawsuit, Voting Rights, and Public Safety
Today's headlines from KASU News cover various topics including Attorney General Tim Griffin's lawsuit against Jonesboro landlords for sexual harassment, progressive groups in Arkansas opting not to involve the U.S. Supreme Court in a Voting Rights Act case, and a Southeast Arkansas healthcare system using grants to promote healthy eating.
Suspect Faces Felonies for Allegedly Striking Officer, Nurses
JONESBORO, Ark. – A suspect faces several felony charges after an involuntary admission became violent Friday in Jonesboro. Around 10 AM on June 28, officers were dispatched to the 1800-block of Highland Drive for a crisis intervention. While much of the report is masked, the decision was made to take the subject into custody to be evaluated by medical personnel.
Governor appoints Arkadelphia’s Tim Knight to state medical practice board
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders this week announced appointments to various state boards. Among them is Tim Knight, of Arkadelphia, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. The term expires July 1, 2027. Knight is a professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist...
Neighbors energized after massive overhaul of Arkansas women’s hoops
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors understands how some might not get the excitement he currently has about his job. After all, his program has missed the NCAA Tournament the past two years, last season’s entire starting five is out the door and there are wealth of new faces from a lot of faraway places now on the roster.
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...
Arkansas groups not asking US Supreme Court to review ruling limiting scope of Voting Rights Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act. The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Arkansas...
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