Shelby Smithson
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Shelter needs short-term fosters after transport driver doesn’t show
The good news is another transport is set for next Tuesday, July 23, when seven dogs will be headed north. → Read More
Bart Starr, 1960s Green Bay quarterback, dies at 85
The Packers announced Sunday that Starr had died, citing his family. He had been in failing health since suffering a serious stroke in 2014. → Read More
USDA grant helps city provide a source of fresh produce for the community
A Dollar General store came in and covered most of the community's needs, but it left people traveling for miles to find fresh produce. → Read More
Burger King wants to help customers pay off student loan debt
There are 300 prizes, some of which award $500 to winners. → Read More
City leaders asking for input on upgrades to Earl Bell Community Center
Some of the upgrades could include additional tennis courts and walking trails. → Read More
JPD seeing an increase in minority applications, first time in years
According to JPD's 2018 Annual Report, applications across the board are up 88%. → Read More
Local food truck business installing security cameras following theft
A theft at a local food truck hot spot has the owner beefing up security and warning others. → Read More
Army mom surprises her two daughters after more than a year away from home
Most of those send her around the world, but her latest mission brought her back home to Jonesboro. → Read More
Army mom surprises her two daughters after more than a year away from home
Most of those send her around the world, but her latest mission brought her back home to Jonesboro. → Read More
Army mom surprises her two daughters after more than a year away from home
Most of those send her around the world, but her latest mission brought her back home to Jonesboro. → Read More
Harrisburg begins search for new police chief
The search is on for a new chief of police in Harrisburg. → Read More
New mural serves as a “gateway" to downtown Paragould
"Find it Downtown" is the writing on a building that has been dubbed the gateway to downtown Paragould. → Read More
Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to killing captured ISIS teen
A decorated Navy SEAL pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of premeditated murder and other crimes in the stabbing death of a teenage Islamic State prisoner in Iraq last year and the shooting of unarmed Iraqi civilians. → Read More
Community members fight to cut down tree in infamous crash spot
Community members tell Region 8 News it has been dubbed "dead man's tree." → Read More
ARDOT addresses bridge concerns near Osceola
Concerns are growing about two bridges on Highway 140 near Osceola. → Read More
Man’s 55-hour run is meant to raise awareness for niece’s disease
Running for awareness is what one Region 8 man was doing for nearly three days. → Read More
Greene County to switch to centralized dispatch center at midnight
When the ball drops at midnight, there will also be a switch in dispatch services in Greene County. → Read More
Sheriff’s department giving out gift cards instead of speeding tickets
For the second year in a row, they gave out gift cards to people instead of tickets after pulling them over. → Read More
Grocery store owner giving back to get in the Christmas spirit
The holidays are a tough time of the year for a local grocery store owner. But his new tradition of giving back helps him get more in the Christmas spirit. → Read More
Preconstruction meeting held to set construction start date for overpass
Officials got a little closer to the public seeing that first traffic cone placed for construction work. → Read More