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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.
Dumas man wins $500,000 in Arkansas lottery scratch-off
One Arkansas lottery player recently won big with a lucky scratch-off ticket he purchased on his way to work. A Dumas resident, identified by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery only as “Michael R.,” won $500,000 by playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. He claimed his prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Claim Center on July 19, 2024.
Man Gets $100,000 Cash Only Bond After Fentanyl Arrest
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man who was already in the drug court program was arrested Friday for several serious drug possession charges in Jonesboro. Jason P. Boyd, 45, was arrested Friday night in what began as a routine traffic stop. Police stopped a tan 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe for making an improper turn around 10 PM on July 19, 2024 near the intersection of East Highland Drive and Red Wolf Boulevard.
Stabbing over weekend at Jonesboro apartment complex
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 22, 2024 – According to a Jonesboro Police Department report, a 57-year-old woman was stabbed on Saturday around 10:30pm at the Willow Creek apartments. The report states that the victim sustained stab wounds to the front and back of her shoulder...
Man Faces Felony for Alleged Attack on Hospital Staff
JONESBORO, Ark. – A man is being charged with a felony count of battery after a police report alleged he attacked medical workers in Jonesboro. Officers responded after 6 PM on July 19, 2024 to St. Bernards, 225 E. Washington Avenue. The call to authorities reported a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told the suspect had attacked and spat on health care workers, in addition to shouting curse words.
Traffic Alert: Crash with injuries in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - First responders are on the scene of a crash with injuries near Downtown Jonesboro. The Real Time Intelligence Center reported the crash just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the intersection of East Oak Avenue and Rains Street. The RTIC said multiple lanes are blocked.
Second Farmington teen gets perfect score on ACT exam
Farmington Public Schools announced on Friday a second member of the district's 2025 senior class earned a perfect score on the ACT.
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