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Child found in filthy home with dead cats in freezer: police

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Child found in filthy home with dead cats in freezer: police

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TRUMANN, Ark. -- An Arkansas mother was accused of endangering her child's life in a filthy home with dozens of dead cats, according to Trumann Police. Samantha Lyn Platz, 38, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and Aggravated Animal Cruelty. Boddie Eugene Williams, 37 is charged with Possession of Meth or Cocaine and Aggravated Animal Cruelty. Boddie Williams, Samantha Platz Courtesy of Trumann, AR Police Neighbors told WREG the…See the Story

‘Just Hope I Can Get some Help’: Largo Tornado Victims Begin Recovery with Federal Loan Support

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‘Just Hope I Can Get some Help’: Largo Tornado Victims Begin Recovery with Federal Loan Support

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This week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has set up a temporary assistance center at the Largo Public Library.See the Story

Mother Sentenced to 36 Years

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Mother Sentenced to 36 Years

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JONESBORO — A Harrisburg woman has been sentenced to a total of 36 years in prison for intentionally trying to kill herself and her then-12-year-old daughter.See the Story

Man arrested in battery case

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JONESBORO — A Craighead County man faces a battery-2nd degree charge in what was originally thought to be a shooting investigation but officials have said the case stems from a report about a pair of stolen boots.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro See the Story

Man faces charges in Jonesboro, Fort Smith

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JONESBORO — A Jonesboro man accused of committing an armed robbery in Fort Smith is scheduled to stand trial on criminal charges in Blytheville, court records show.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro See the Story

Whites-only settlement raises alarm across east Arkansas

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The wooded hills outside Ravenden in neighboring Lawrence County have become the focus of growing concern as reports confirm the development of a whites-only community known as Return to the Land, a project led by self-described identitarians Eric Orwoll and…Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro Read Article

Restaurant slated for Harrisburg

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HARRISBURG — An Alabama-based restaurant chain is looking to move north into Arkansas and a spot along Highway 1 near Food Giant will be their first location in the state, according to Harrisburg Mayor Justin Kimble.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro Read Article

Early weather not stopping visitors at aquatic center

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PARAGOULD — In spite of a soft start on Memorial Day weekend and an above average rainy season around Paragould, the Aquatic Center on Linwood Drive has been a busy place in the past six weeks as people look for…Memorial Day · Jonesboro Read Article

Council votes to rescind censure

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HOXIE — It was uncharacteristically warm in the Hoxie City Council chambers Tuesday evening, with the debate, at times, somewhat heated as council members discussed several issues including rescinding a June 2024 censure vote against a council member.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro Read Article

Two Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking in Jonesboro - NEA Report

JONESBORO, Ark. — Two people appeared in court on Wednesday, each facing charges including Class Y felonies for alleged drug trafficking in Jonesboro. According to the probable cause affidavit released on Wednesday, a drug investigation began in April 2025 by the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force. The task force [read more...] The post Two Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking in Jonesboro appeared first on NEA Report.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro Read Article

Curtis Hitt Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge, Division 4 - NEA Report

Curtis Hitt has officially announced his candidacy for the office of Circuit Judge, Division 4, in the Second Judicial District of Arkansas. The district includes the counties of Craighead, Greene, Clay, Mississippi, Poinsett, and Crittenden. Hitt has been an attorney for 28 years. He began his career as a deputy [read more...] The post Curtis Hitt Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge, Division 4 appeared first on NEA Report.Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jonesboro Read Article

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