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JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested after authorities said a victim found a GoPro camera with a flashing red light under her nightstand while changing in her bedroom. Alexander W. Peck was arrested on suspicion of video voyeurism, a Class D felony. His next court date is July 30. Bond was set by Judge Barbara Halsey at $30,000 cash or surety. According to a probable cause affidavit, officers…

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — Video obtained by NEA Report shows a pursuit that Arkansas State Police said reached speeds over 120 mph before ending with a third Tactical Vehicle Intervention maneuver in Blytheville. The pursuit happened around 1:07 a.m. May 14 after the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office began pursuing a white passenger vehicle northbound on U.S. 61 through Luxora, according to an…

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — Video from Arkansas State Police shows an April 26 pursuit on Interstate 40 that topped 100 mph before a tactical vehicle intervention sent the suspect vehicle into a guardrail and roadside ditch. Brendan Durr was arrested after the pursuit, according to a narrative from Arkansas State Police. At about 5:41 p.m. April 26, Trooper Peoples was traveling eastbound on I-40…

TRUMANN, Ark. — Authorities are investigating a robbery incident at Burger King in Trumann. A robbery was reported Tuesday, May 19, at the Burger King in Trumann, both Mayor Jay Paul Woods and Police Chief Doug Thomas confirmed to NEA Report Tuesday afternoon. According to Thomas, at approximately 5:16 a.m., police received a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Burger King located at…

(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2026 commencement exercises. That total included 12 master’s degrees, 95 bachelor’s degrees and four associate degrees. Commencement exercises were held May 9 in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center. The commencement speaker was Tommy Wells, a 2008 Williams graduate who is now a school administrator in…

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. — Police video released last month shows an April 18 pursuit in Lawrence County that began with an attempted traffic stop on U.S. 67 and ended with a crash, a foot chase and the arrest of Christopher Justin Sorg. According to a probable cause affidavit from Arkansas State Police, Trooper First Class Issac Lawson was patrolling northbound on U.S. 67 at about 8:02 p.m. when he…

PARAGOULD, Ark. — A registered sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change after living in Paragould for about a month. Jared Morgan, 34, of Paragould, was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with registration and reporting requirements, a Class C felony, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department. According to the…

JONESBORO, Ark. — One of the co-defendants in the “child fight club” case has had her case transferred to specialty court, while two other co-defendants had their cases dropped. Katherine Lipscomb, who faced charges of permitting child abuse and failure to notify by a mandated reporter, has had her case transferred to Restoration Court. Prosecutors described it as typically a six-month program.…

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in Poinsett County on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the times and locations listed below: Lepanto City Hall900 Alexander Ave.Lepanto, AR9 to 10 a.m., or until food runs out Weiner United Methodist Church313 Kings Hwy.Weiner, AR11 a.m. to noon, or until food runs out Households are eligible to…

JONESBORO, Ark. — A stolen vehicle, a dispensary with windows shot out, and a convenience store burglary are all believed to be tied together in a series of crimes under investigation in Jonesboro. The first report was made around 4:20 AM on April 21, 2026, when police responded to a glass-break alarm at Gee Street Market, 520 S. Gee Street. The report stated that a suspect shot the glass out of…

LAWRENCE & RANDOLPH COUNTIES, AR — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are proud to jointly announce the recipients of the 2026 Ag Appreciation Expo Scholarships, awarded to outstanding students pursuing futures connected to agriculture and rural development. The Ag Appreciation Expo is a collaborative effort between both Chambers and is guided by…

JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro suspect was arrested after police said he kicked open a victim’s door, scared her, and violated an active no-contact order. Nathan Bradley Beshears, 38, was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, a Class B felony, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief, violation of a no-contact order, second-degree interference with emergency communication and…

A look at the scenarios for expanding prison space now that the Franklin County project’s in doubt A controversial plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Arkansas is on hold after a year and a half of steadfast opposition from the local community and a group of lawmakers. The plan to build a facility on 815 acres of Franklin County farmland, first unveiled by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders…

JONESBORO, Ark. — A melee broke out Thursday night at Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro, and some of the fighting was caught on video. JPD’s Public Information Official Sally Smith said no police reports were completed about the incidents. There were, however, two 911 calls. NEA Report requested the call logs. In one of the 911 calls made at 7:17 PM, the caller states that 20 people were…