Residents from small town relish close community
After spending some time in Fayetteville, Amber Grady came back to Walnut Ridge, the site of her alma mater, Williams Baptist College, and learned how meaningful small-town life can be. "I can really...
View ArticleSheriff: Theft suspects found in closet, stolen truck
TRUMANN, AR - Two people suspected of stealing a truck and other items were arrested during a multi-agency investigation. Heather Wilbanks,24, and Trevor Lung, 23, were arrested at a Trumann home in...
View ArticleStone County authorities investigate abuse allegations
Officials in Stone County are awaiting reports of abuse at a church camp, where a counselor reportedly used a switch on juveniles to discipline them. According to a media release from the Stone County...
View ArticleOrganization speaks out about heat dangers in pound, city responds
As the temperatures rise in Trumann Animal Control's pound, so does the tension between Trumann Arkansas Pet Savers, some residents, and the city. "We don't cause any troubles because we want to do...
View ArticleMan killed in 3-vehicle crash in Cross Co.
CROSS COUNTY, AR - One man died while another man was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday. Andrew J. Hardesty, 49, of Bella Vista was killed in the crash, according to Arkansas State Police.
View ArticleTrumann pound empty thanks to community's effort
TRUMANN, AR - After receiving support from the community, the Trumann pound is now empty. According to Chad Henson, Trumann police chief, several people adopted one dog after another.
View ArticleFire dept. releases video of dog rescue
TRUMANN, AR - New video released by the Trumann Fire Department shows an amazing rescue of two animals during a house fire. According to the post on the fire department's Facebook page, the fire...
View ArticleTrumann man celebrates 100th birthday
TRUMANN, AR - Jules Martin said Sunday that the secret to a full, happy life is being young at heart and enjoying music. Martin, who celebrated his 100th birthday, was honored by the Trumann First...
View ArticleTeachers welcome incoming Wildcats
TRUMANN, AR - The Trumann School District got a jump on welcoming their students back to the 2017-2018 school year. On Tuesday, teachers boarded school buses and headed to several neighborhoods around...
View ArticleState faults day care firm's vans
Lifesaving alarm systems meant to ensure that children aren't left in sweltering day care vans have been found inoperable, disabled or otherwise flawed at Ascent Children's Health Services locations...
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Ryan and Monica Vaughn of Walnut Ridge have announced the birth of a son on Aug. 16, 2017, at St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro. Survivors include a daughter, Kathern Richardson and husband Terry;...
View ArticleMan with heart failure in search of bee box for niece
A family found themselves stung after someone stole their handmade bee box off their property Saturday. Now, that family is creating a buzz on social media to get it back.
View Article'Shop with a Cop' held in Poinsett County
POINSETT COUNTY, AR - Around 40 kids in Poinsett County got the opportunity to do their back to school shopping with area law enforcement. "Shop with a Cop" was held at the Trumann Walmart on Saturday.
View ArticleClutter creates policy, officials say
TRUMANN, AR - It may cost a little more money if Trumann residents do not clean out their ditches filled with debris, according to city officials. The Trumann City Council recently approved an...
View ArticleBack home, Crawford gets queries
In the back room of the town's old bank building -- its columned facade weather-worn from years spent as headquarters for the local drainage district -- local officials urged U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford to...
View ArticlePublic sex acts alleged in charges
Formal charges have been filed against an Arkansas man and woman who produced videos of sexual acts in public places in Jonesboro, authorities said Monday. Leslie Sessions, 30, and Derek Calloway, 37,...
View ArticleFormal charges filed against couple who committed sex acts in public places,...
Formal charges have been filed against a couple accused of committing sex acts and recording them in public places around Jonesboro. Leslie Lanae Sessions, 30, of Trumann and Derek W. Calloway, 36,...
View ArticleTrumann PD arrests 17 in sex offender, probation check
TRUMANN, AR - A citywide effort to check the compliance of sex offenders and people on probation and parole in Trumann was successful, leading to the arrests of 17 people, police said Monday. According...
View ArticleAdult Videos Lead To Married Couple's Arrest
SEPTEMBER 5--A married pair of amateur pornographers is facing multiple criminal charges for filming themselves engaged in a variety of sex acts in public, according to Arkansas police. Leslie...
View ArticleGr8 Job: Three NEA officers honored for their work
JONESBORO, AR - Three Region 8 law enforcement officers were honored Wednesday night with the Arkansas Association of Police Chiefs Officer of the Year award. According to Craighead County Sheriff's...
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