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NEA hosts 4 professional fireworks shows this week
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – America is preparing to celebrate its 247th Independence Day. That is if you start counting with the date of the first organized celebration of the 4th of July. That happened in 1777 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Records indicate fireworks were part of that very first Independence Day celebration. In addition, cannons fired 13 times in honor of the 13 colonies.
Van Buren police 'urgently' searching for missing teen
VAN BUREN, Ark. — The Van Buren Police Department (VBPD) said they are "urgently" searching for a missing "runaway" 16-year-old girl. Police say Briana Adams was last seen on foot near Main Street on June 28 wearing a gray shirt, gray shorts, and brown slides. Adams is described as...
19-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery at Cracker Barrel
JONESBORO, Ark. – A violent robbery attempt at Cracker Barrel has resulted in the arrest of a suspect on several charges in Jonesboro. The alleged crime happened on June 25, with Jonesboro officers responded to the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in reference to a disturbance. Police made contact with witnesses and the alleged victim.
Walton Arts Center accepting work for fourth annual local art exhibit
The Walton Arts Center is now accepting submissions for their fourth annual "Our Art, Our Region, Our Time" group art exhibition. Curated by local artist Kathy Thompson, the exhibit will feature and celebrate works exclusively from Northwest Arkansas visual artists. Sophia Nourani speaks with curator Kathy Thompson and executive director Jason Smith about the exhibition and what artists should know before submitting their work.
Co-Ed Softball Tournament Set for July 27 in Star City
STAR CITY, Ark. – The Star City Men’s League Ball Fields will host a Co-Ed Softball Tournament on Saturday, July 27, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM. Teams will need to pay an entry fee of $200 on the day of the tournament. Each team must consist of a minimum of seven men and three women. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format, ensuring that each team gets a fair chance to compete.
End of Summer Blowout! set for Aug. 10 in Arkadelphia’s Feaster Park
It’s the biggest back to school party in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The third annual “End of Summer Blowout!” is set for Saturday, August 10 from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. at Feaster Park. The End of Summer Blowout! is the City of Arkadelphia’s biggest family festival. The event features 10+ bounce houses, games, face painting, food trucks and 10-minute professional fireworks show.
Flippin Fireworks Festival set for Wednesday at Hickey Park
Several Independence Day celebrations are being held this week, and the city of Flippin is among those taking part. The Flippin Fireworks Festival will be held Wednesday at Hickey Park. The event begins at 3, and Flippin Mayor Heith Hogan says several vendors will be on-site. Listen:. The fireworks will...
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...
Body found inside semi truck parked in Walmart parking lot
PINE BLUFF, Ark — Walmart customers reported a suspicious smell in the parking lot. The reason for the smell was tragic. KATV news station in Little Rock, Ark. reported that a man was found dead in a semi truck on the north side of the Walmart parking lot in Pine Bluff, Ark. according to the Pine Bluff Police Department.
Bond cut in half for man charged with murder
Dusty Wheeler (Photo courtesy of Baxter County Sheriff’s Office) A Mountain Home man charged with first-degree murder appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday. Forty-four-year-old Dusty Shane Wheeler’s attorney asked that his client’s current $1 million bond be lowered. Circuit Judge John Putman reduced the bond to...
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.
Conway police find fireworks outside movie theater while responding to alleged gunshots call
CONWAY, Ark. — Conway police responded to a report of possible shots fired at a Cinemark movie theater on the evening of July 1. The caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots while in a single auditorium at the theater. They then quickly exited the building and contacted authorities.
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