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Arkansas man, one other each receive 16-year sentence after leading 'large-scale' drug ring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials have arrested two leaders of a large-scale methamphetamine organization to 16 years and 8 months each in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release. 36-year-old Adan Mendoza of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced on July 19, and 37-year-old Brian I. Wilson of Little Rock,...
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to open permanent home in September
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will celebrate the grand opening of the Stella Boyle Smith Music Center with a three-day community celebration Sept. 13-15, 2024. The state-of-the-art, $11.75 million facility will be the first permanent home for the ASO in its 59-year history. The weekend festivities will begin with a...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces trade mission to Europe
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday said she’s traveling to Europe for her second trade mission there as governor, which will include a visit to an air show in the United Kingdom. The Republican governor announced she’s traveling to the Farnborough Air...
School supply drive aims to help Hope students in need
HOPE, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — A school supply drive is being held for students in Hope. Officials are asking people to donate supplies like backpacks, binders, pencils, and even jackets for when the weather finally turns cold again. Donations can be dropped off during normal business hours at: They hope to give every child the same opportunity […]
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Murfreesboro Walmart, Suspect Detained by Police
A fatal hit-and-run collision in Murfreesboro has claimed the life of a bicyclist. According to WSMV, the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Thursday near the Walmart on South Rutherford Boulevard. Murfreesboro Police said that the driver involved initially fled the scene but was later detained, with charges pending. The area...
Mr Brews Taphouse to open new location in Park Plaza Mall, first in state
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The burger and craft beer chain Mr Brews Taphouse is set to open a new franchise in Little Rock's Park Plaza Mall later this year. The restaurant is set to be the chain's first location in the Natural State. Second Horizon Capital Co-Founder and Managing...
City hit by global tech outage
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro’s IT director said it’s been a long day. Computer systems crashed across the globe due to a late-night software update from CrowdStrike. The City of Jonesboro Information Systems worked to fix cyber systems in town starting at midnight on Friday,...
STOLEN PROPERTY AND DRUGS FOUND AFTER A REPORTED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND THEFT
On July 16, 2024 Deputy D.J. Tiernan took a burglary, theft, and criminal mischief report at a residence in Scenic Acres in Horseshoe Bend. The victim stated he had been out of town for a while and had returned today to find the house had been broken into and items missing. Inside the residence, the ceiling had been ripped down with the copper wiring missing as well as copper plumping fixtures. The air conditioner had also been torn apart and items missing.
Fleeing, False Imprisonment, Endangering Welfare of a Minor, and more
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 19, 2024 – According to Jonesboro Police, a 17-year-old was taken to Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center for felony fleeing, endangering the welfare of a minor, false imprisonment, and several other charges. On July 17th a group of cars was spotted...
Authorities search for runaway 15-year-old Arkansas boy
GUY, Arkansas — The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office and the City of Guy Police Department are searching for a 15-year-old runaway. Authorities said Audie Wharton was last seen on foot leaving the area of North Bolden Hills Road at 1:40 p.m. on July 19, 2024. Audie was last seen...
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