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09/07/2025
UPDATE: Bail was set at $100,000 CASH for the person accused of strangling a cat to death in Jonesboro. James Tobar claimed he acted in self-defense, according to police, but witnesses told a different story.
Brian Carter, a longtime public safety official and Greene County native, has announced his campaign for State Representative in District 1.
Carter cites decades of local service and conservative leadership as the foundation of his run. The district includes all of Clay and parts of Greene and Randolph counties.
🚜A new $20,000 scholarship honoring the late Sue Turner will support agribusiness students at Williams Baptist University. Funded by WBU alumnus Henry Turner and his family, the annual award aims to help Arkansas students pursuing careers in agriculture.
Attorney Curtis Hitt has entered the 2026 race for Circuit Judge, Division 4, in Arkansas’ Second Judicial District (the position currently held by Doug Brimhall).
With 28 years of legal experience—spanning prosecution, private practice, and judicial appointments—Hitt says his background offers a balanced perspective on the law.
Craighead County Road-Highway Department will close County Road 948, between Hwy 49B and County
Road 963 on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 7:00 A.M. for Bridge Construction.
The project timeline is set for four weeks or until completion, depending on weather conditions.
Detour signs will be posted to alert the public, and motorists are asked to use caution in the area.
Commuters should allow for additional travel time.
St. Bernards Medical Center announced today it has been certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission — a national recognition for excellence in stroke care. The certification highlights the hospital's rapid response and commitment to better outcomes for stroke patients. 🧠🏥
📈Terrence Ward has been named interim coordinator of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. A longtime local leader and friend of NEA Report, Ward is now overseeing daily operations while continuing his work with several community organizations.
According to Fox 13 Memphis, a man is accused of opening fire on a car carrying a woman and two children near the Crittenden–St. Francis County line. Crittenden County Sheriff Mike Allen said the shooting happened around noon Sunday on Highway 38.
Michael Cody Lee allegedly fired several rounds at the vehicle, striking the windshield and door. Although no one was shot, two children were injured by broken glass. Allen said Lee knew the woman inside the car.
UPDATE: Jonesboro Police now say a man injured on N. Allis was not shot but suffered severe lacerations in an altercation. He remains hospitalized. The case is still under investigation.
Jonesboro Police are investigating an altercation on N. Allis Street that left one man injured. His condition is unknown. Investigators are looking for a person of interest. Have info? Call JPD at 870-935-5657.
07/07/2025
Jacobiown Travoughn Fulks, 26, of Little Rock, is accused of s*xually assaulting a woman on April 1 in an ASU residence hall. Police say she identified him in a photo lineup. He was arrested on July 3 and faces up to life in prison on the Class Y felony charge.
James Earl Tobar, 20, was arrested on July 2 after a police report alleged that he strangled a cat in Jonesboro. He faces a charge of aggravated cruelty to a dog, cat, or horse. He appeared in court today, where the judge ordered a mental evaluation.
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