JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced the selection of Donna Malone as Director of Communications for the City of Jonesboro. Malone’s experience includes broadcast news in radio and television, marketing, public relations, finance, social media and community relations. A native of Blytheville, Malone is a graduate of Arkansas [read more...] The post City Names Donna Malone as New Communications Director appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Authorities in Randolph County stopped a break-in and arrested a suspect Wednesday but they’re urging residents to check their vehicles and property in case there are more victims. On April 24, 2024, the Pocahontas Police Department responded to a report of a residential burglary in the Windwood [read more...] The post Pocahontas Police Make Arrest in Burglary; Residents Urged to Check Property appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities investigated an incident involving a person being found dead inside of a tent in a homeless encampment recently in Jonesboro, reports show. At about 11:19 AM on April 19, authorities were dispatched to the area of Allie Street and Cate Avenue in reference to an unresponsive [read more...] The post Person Found Deceased in Jonesboro Homeless Encampment appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center celebrated the completion of a $7 million surgery expansion on Tuesday, adding three new surgical suites and shell space for a fourth. The expansion marks the first major surgery investment since 2019, when the hospital opened a 245,000-square-foot Surgical and Intensive Care tower. [read more...] The post St. Bernards Medical Center Completes $7 Million Surgery Expansion, Adding Four Surgical Suites appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

Through partnerships with CPG companies, Riceland farmer-members receive payment for environmental assets generated through sustainable rice production STUTTGART, Ark. – Riceland Foods distributed over $4 million to its farmer-members enrolled in the 2023 Riceland Carbon Ready™ Program. Over the 2023 growing season and with the assistance of Arva Intelligence, Riceland [read more...] The post Riceland Foods’ Sustainability Program Pays Farmers Millions appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

PARAGOULD, Ark. – An Arkansas woman and her husband, a former sheriff’s deputy in Greene County and current officer in Gentry, are being charged with felony theft of property. The probable cause affidavits released by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) say that on or about July 1, 2023, Chasity [read more...] The post Officer, Wife Arrested for Felony Theft in Alleged Check Scheme appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

PARAGOULD, Ark. – Authorities arrested a man for possession of drugs with purpose to deliver as well as other charges recently following his encounter with police in Paragould. On April 20, 2024, officers were on patrol in the area of Pruett Street and East Lake Street when they made contact [read more...] The post Man With Warrant Arrested for Drugs in Paragould appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.  – Four high school seniors from Craighead County officially enrolled at Williams Baptist University on Thursday, April 4, as part of a special ceremony known as VIP Registration. Addison Escue, Destiny Hale, Emily Harris, and Logan Romack all shook the hand of Williams President Dr. Stan Norman [read more...] The post Craighead Country Students Recognized During VIP Registration at WBU appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

LAKE CITY, Ark. – An Osceola man who is accused of second-degree murder has prevailed in a civil trial on the subject and his attorney says he expects this to be the end of the criminal proceedings soon. Keith Henderson was 32 when he was arrested for alleged second-degree murder [read more...] The post Man Accused of Murder Prevails in Civil Trial; Criminal Case in Question appeared first on NEA Report ..read more

JONESBORO, Ark. – One person was arrested and over a dozen others cited and released after a large group trashed Jonesboro High School in a group prank Thursday, April 18, 2024. A statement released by the Jonesboro Police Department said that an officer noticed a group of people at the [read more...] The post “Senior Prank” Leaves Jonesboro High School Trashed appeared first on NEA Report ..read more