BRTC’s Career and Technical Center Students are Gaining Knowledge and Acquiring Skills
POCAHONTAS, AR. Oct. 9–Black River Technical College’s Career and Technical Center students, high school juniors and seniors attending BRTC to earn a technical certificate or certificate of proficiency, are gaining…
Lisa Kay Saala
Lisa Kay Saala, 56, of Pocahontas, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born July 8, 1964 in Imboden to…
Thelma “Cookie†Melton
Thelma “Cookie†Melton, 74 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital with her family by her side. She was born March 13,…
Arkansas Department Of Health Reports Rise In Active Cases In Northeast Arkansas
Cases reported by the ADH for counties in Northeast Arkansas as of Monday morning. Clay: 53 active cases, 315 recoveries, 11 deaths Craighead: 473 active cases, 3,119 recoveries, 29 deaths…
Fall fishing heating up in The Natural State
JONESBORO — As the temperatures drop and the leaves change color, the thoughts of most Arkansans turn to the pursuit of deer, ducks, squirrels and other game. Fishing is put…
Active COVID-19 Cases in Lawrence County Reach Record High
Most counties have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases this week with Lawrence County reaching 106 active cases today. Two schools in Lawrence County, Hoxie and Lawrence County School District…
Jerry Windell Foshee
Jerry Windell Foshee, 80, of Ward, Arkansas passed away from this life on October 6, 2020. Jerry was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on January 31, 1940 to the late…
BRTC Corporate Community Education is Offering FUTURE FIT
Production/Operator Assembly Training POCAHONTAS, AR. Oct. 9—Black River Technical College is offering Future Fit Training, provided at no cost, for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or who want to learn…
Deer hunters advised to check with local processors before bringing deer to their door
Hunters planning to hit the woods Oct. 17 for Arkansas’s muzzleloader season and Nov. 14 for modern gun deer season may want to check with the deer processor they normally…
Brookland Man Convicted For His Role In Child Trafficking Case
Tyler Sowell age 26 of Brookland was convicted for his role in trafficking a 4 year old child. Sowell who has been been held in the Craighead County Jail since…
Two Killed In Motorcycle Accident On Wednesday
According to the Arkansas State Police two Jonesboro men were killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident. According to the preliminary fatal crash summary it happened around 7:30 p.m. Oct.…
Jonesboro Woman Convicted Of Trafficking A Minor On Tuesday
A Jonesboro woman accused of trying to sell a 4 year old family member plead guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison according to court documents.Olivia Deroeck,…
Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of COVID-19. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. As you…
Newport Man Sentenced to 42 years in Homicide of Police Officer
Derrick Heard, age 19 of Newport, AR pleaded guilty today in Jackson County Circuit Court to multiple charges stemming from an incident involving the homicide of Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford of…
Silver Alert for Independence County Woman
A silver alert is issued for a missing woman out of Independence County, AR. Peggy Richmond is 71 years old and may be traveling in a beige 2006 Nissan Ultima.…
Izard County Man Charged With Child Porn
On October 1, 2020, the Izard County Sheriff’s Department arrested Gavin R. Winter, age 37 of Melbourne after an investigation began August 18th. The investigation started after the Arkansas State…