Jonesboro Woman Missing Nearly 2 Years, Vanished Without A Trace
Jonesboro Police as well as friends and family of Lisa Mans Prescott are still left with no answers. Lisa Mans Prescott went missing August 31st 2018 at age 54 in…
Arkansas’ Infamous Blue Light Rapist Dead From COVID-19
Confirmed by Governor Hutchinson during his news conference, Robert Todd Burmingham age 54 better known as the “Blue Light Rapist†died in UAMS while being treated for COVID-19. Burmingham was…
Sharp County Nursing Facility Sees Increase In Cases
According to the Arkansas Department of Health the Ash Flat Healthcare Facility has seen a spike in positive COVID-19 cases recently, enough of an increase that Governor Hutchinson and Dr.…
Arkansas squirrel season opens May 15
With turkey hunting season wrapped up, deer and waterfowl hunting season may look like a million years away, but there’s another spring season that gives Arkansas hunters plenty of reasons…
Jonesboro Shooting Suspect Arrested in Pocahontas
On May 13th, 2020, officers from the Pocahontas Police Department along with the U.S. Marshall service and officers from Arkansas Community Corrections apprehended Christopher McBroome in Pocahontas. Mr. McBroome was…
Governor Announced 72 Additional Positive Cases Reported In Last 24 Hours
The additional 72 cases brings the total to 4236 cases statewide. 2278 test were conducted in the last 24 hours, 23,949 test have been conducted in May and a total…
Area Nursing Homes Affected By COVID-19
Nursing Homes Update Tuesday, May 12, 2020.Stats provided by the Arkansas Department of Health Craighead County:Community Compassion Center of Jonesboro, 0 residents, 5 healthcare workers,Craighead Nursing Center, 0 residents, 1…
Smithville Homicide Victim’s Name Released
61 year old James Sartorelli has been identified as the victim in last weeks homicide that occurred outside Smithville. Investigators allegedly have a person of interest and have conducted interviews.…
Third Saturday Singing Clear Springs Baptist Church
 The Clear Springs Baptist Church will resume it’s 3rd Saturday Singing, Saturday, May 16th beginning at 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited, social distancing will be observed and everyone is encouraged to…
300 Inmates Released To Date Due To Overcrowding And COVID-19
Testimony given by Dexter Payne, Arkansas Department Of Corrections stated that ADC has already released some 300 inmates and expects more to be released. The testimony comes after 11 inmates…
BRTC Receives Grant for Food Pantry
Last week, Black River Technical College was awarded $1,000 from the Arkansas Hunger Relief COVID-19 Grant. The money will purchase food for the BRTC Food Pantry. Normally, the BRTC Food Pantry serves…
Local Restaurants To Reopen May 11th For Dine-In
After weeks of dine-in being closed and our local restaurants only offering takeout and drive thru our local restaurants are finally able to reopen their dining rooms even if it’s…
Money Is Motive In Linda Collins Murder According To Prosecutors
Information is slowly being released in the case of former State Senator Linda Collins murder investigation. Recently what prosecutors are describing at a motive has been released and it points…
Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
This week as more re-openings take place it’s important to remember that the guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 should be followed. Please take steps to protect yourself. The…
BRTC Awards Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship to Hannah Anderson
 Hannah Anderson of Imboden has been awarded the Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship.  In honor of his mother, Sylvia, this $500 scholarship is provided by Darrell Cagle.  Qualifying applicants must be residents of…
Arkansas Courts To Resume May 18th According To Order
Arkansas judicial system can begin having hearings at all levels again, as officials continue to work during the pandemic. In a three-page order issued Friday by Chief Justice John Dan…