Controversy Surrounds Death Penalty Drug
The execution of an Arkansas death row inmate remains in the midst of controversy after the court of appeals overturned a temporary restraining order stopping scheduled executions.
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Vigorous Training Benefits K-9s, Handlers, Community
K9 units sniff out drugs, bombs; potentially save lives.
Read morePolice Department Offers Transparency Despite Tensions
The Trumann Police Department is fighting to make sure people know they are not out to ruin lives.
Read moreDistracted Driving Affects Everyone
April’s distracted driving awareness month reminds drivers to stay safe.
Read moreSheriff: Offenders Treat Prison As ‘Revolving Door’
By Jorge Quiquivix Delta Digital News Service MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – One of the main problems in Arkansas’ judicial system is prison overcrowding. While many work to fix the issue, an Arkansas sheriff explained who is reaping the benefits of this situation. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery said repeat offenders take advantage of the efforts to decrease the prison population.
Read moreOperation D.E.T.E.R. Causes Mixed Reaction
By Jorge Quiquivix Delta Digital News Service WEST MEMPHIS — Even though this city has more than 25,000 residents, a police captain said it experiences violent crimes more than any other small town. That is something police hope to change. Maisha Spears has lived in the Delta community for seven years and has seen crime get worse each year, especially when
Read moreBus Drivers Keep Students Safe
by Austin Hayslip Courtesy of A-State Department of Media JONESBORO — “It’s a challenge. It’s a big challenge driving a school bus,” school bus driver Barney Totten said. The most precious cargo you could ever transport. Fifty anxious kids sitting on the bus with their friends, waiting for their stop; the bus driver with one mission on his mind —
Read moreBicyclist Voices Safety Concerns
by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media There are a growing number of cyclists in Jonesboro, but there are still no roads with designated bike lanes in the city and some cyclists feel there are not many safe places to ride. ASU TV’s Kirsten May looked into what is being done in Jonesboro to make it more bike-friendly. JONESBORO,
Read moreCommunity, Police Join Forces
by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media Across the nation, tensions continue to rise between law enforcement and community members. Officers in Jonesboro hope to avoid those situations by strengthening relationships with citizens. ASUTV News’ Kirsten May attended an event to bring them together and has more details about what people thought of it. JONESBORO, Ark. — The
Read moreSexual Predators Often Avoid Prosecution
by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media Out of every 1,000 rapes, very few ever lead to a conviction. That is partly because less than 350 are reported, leading to an average of 63 arrests, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Of those, only 20 percent of cases are referred to a prosecutor. ASU TV’s
Read moreSystem Helps Sexual Assault Victims
by Kirsten May Courtesy of A-State Department of Media A person is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States, which means an average of 288,820 victims face rape or sexual assault. A sexual assault occurred on Arkansas State’s main campus earlier this month. ASU TV News’s Kirsten May investigates how a sexual assault affects mental health. JONESBORO, Ark.
Read moreNorth Jonesboro Residents Disagree with Critics
by Kirsten May Courtesy A-State Department of Media
Read moreStop When the School Bus Stops
JONESBORO, Ark. – Every day thousands of area school children board school buses. However, many drivers do not stop when the school bus stops. Jonesboro Police Department’s public information officer Paul Holmes said the city issued 23 citations in the past 12 months to drivers caught passing stopped school buses. He said the penalties often shock drivers. According to Arkansas
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