Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro police arrested 20-year-old James Earl Tobar after a witness said he strangled a cat to death and declared it "had it coming"—he faces aggravated animal cruelty charges and will appear in court on Aug.

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Police arrested 34-year-old Augustine Lee Lopez on July 7 after he beat a man over a pair of boots, causing severe lacerations that required intubation in a hospital—Lopez is held on a $25,000 bond and faces second-degree battery charges with a court appearance set for Aug.

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Jonesboro officers arrested two residents—46-year-old Dante Dewayne Haggins and 19-year-old Ashante Haggins—Tuesday after controlled buys led to drug trafficking charges at an apartment on Links, with bail set at $150,000 for Dante and $10,000 for Ashante and a court date scheduled for August 21.

Arkansas State University will join the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate—an invitation that adds it to a national network of over 150 institutions working to improve the EdD degree.

Dr. Annette Hux, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Science, said the partnership will offer a more student-centered and practice-oriented experience for future educational leaders.

Curtis Hitt announced his candidacy for Circuit Judge Division 4 in the Second Judicial District on July 9 and he will run in the election set for March 3.

Hitt has worked as an attorney for 28 years — prosecuting thousands of cases including serious felonies — and he aims to apply the law fairly to advance justice.

Summer Social 2025: Candy Land Craze

4-6 p.m. — New Moon Venue — Free entry — Enjoy a Candy Land themed social for families and the community in Jonesboro.