Jonesboro

Jonesboro Police Advise: Stay Home During Snowfall, Prioritize Safety Over Travel

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Jonesboro, Ark. — Authorities in Jonesboro are advising residents to stay off the roads as an icy forecast threatens travel safety. The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) emphasizes that remaining indoors is the best way to protect oneself, loved ones, and personal property during the inclement weather expected later this week. With the onset of snow and ice, all vehicles are predicted to bear a substantial covering by Friday morning, rendering visibility through windshields challenging. Sgt. Mike Bush of JPD highlighted the importance of visibility, cautioning that drivers unable to see through their windshields due to … Read more

Jonesboro Jury Awards Millions in Landmark Exoneration Case

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Jonesboro, Ark. – In a landmark verdict, an Arkansas jury awarded three individuals $5 million each in damages after finding they were wrongfully arrested and incarcerated for nearly two decades. The plaintiffs, who have since been exonerated, were granted this sum as part of a civil rights lawsuit they filed following their release. The case, involving Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., and Jason Baldwin, dubbed the West Memphis Three, attracted national attention when they were originally convicted as teenagers in 1994 for the murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis. The convictions were largely … Read more

Jonesboro Mayor’s Lawsuit Against City Council Nears Settlement

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Jonesboro, Arkansas – The lawsuit filed by Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor against the City Council in September appears to be nearing a settlement, according to Jonesboro City Attorney Winston Denmark. The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the City Council approved the appointment of attorney Tracy Lawson to conduct an independent administrative investigation into allegations raised against Sartor. The investigative report was later submitted to the City Council, and a special meeting was scheduled to release the report. However, the meeting was canceled after a temporary restraining order was signed, preventing the report … Read more