KJNB Northeast Arkansas News

09/08/2026

A Greene County Tech mom is taking her fight for better accessibility for her daughter to court.

09/08/2026

A Greene County Tech mother says she’s been fighting for better accessibility for her daughter at school. Now, that fight has led to a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the district.

A Greene County Tech mother has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the school district over accessibility concerns for her daughter. The mother says issues include parking, bathrooms, playgrounds, sidewalks

09/08/2026

A missing adult was found dead Tuesday after going underwater at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Monday night. The Craighead County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team and other agencies searched the area before divers located the body around 1:20 p.m.

09/08/2026

County Road 9-12 in Craighead County will be closed Wednesday between County Roads 9-0-1 and 9-0-5 while crews complete road work. The closure is scheduled from 9 a.m. to about 2 p.m., or until work is finished.

09/08/2026

Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester joined nine other secretaries of state in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to give states more authority to require documentary proof of citizenship on state voter registration forms.

09/08/2026

Paint the Town Red Week is underway in Jonesboro, celebrating Arkansas State University and Red Wolf pride. The 29th annual tradition includes a decorating contest, pep rally and the Great A-State Tailgate Friday ahead of Saturday’s home football opener.

09/08/2026

Craighead County has secured nearly $312,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program. The funding will support specialized equipment, protective gear, communications, decontamination resources and training for emergency response teams.

Craighead County has secured nearly $312,000 through the Homeland Security Grant Program to fund specialized equipment and training for emergency response teams.

09/08/2026

Paragould police arrested Danny Martin after an alleged domestic disturbance on Michelle Drive. Investigators say Martin loaded a rifle, pointed it at three people and threatened to kill someone. His bond was set at $150,000.

Paragould police arrested Danny Martin after investigators say he pointed a loaded rifle at three people and threatened to kill someone during a domestic disturbance.

09/08/2026

Scott Hendrix of Paragould died after being shot on East Court Street. Police arrested his roommate, Steven Van Sickle, who was booked into the Greene County Jail on a first-degree murder charge.

09/08/2026

Mississippi County will host its Fall County-Wide Cleanup Friday and Saturday at the Mississippi County Landfill in Luxora. Residents can dispose of trash, waste and tires for free from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Mississippi County residents can dispose of unwanted trash and waste for free Friday and Saturday during the county-wide cleanup at the landfill in Luxora.