Affidavit: Former deputy arrested with meth pipe in his hand Jason Wolfenbarger, 40, of Paragould was arrested Thursday by federal authorities after an investigation. (Source: Craighead Co. Sheriff s Office) By Region 8 Newsdesk | May 12, 2021 at 8:45 AM CDT - Updated May 12 at 11:52 AM
GREENE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - When a former reserve deputy was arrested on federal weapons charges, investigators say they caught him with a meth pipe in his hand.
Jason Wolfenbarger, 40, of Paragould appeared before a federal judge Wednesday on a charge of the sale or transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person.
According to the probable cause affidavit, on April 28 an informant told an FBI special agent that they were “familiar with Wolfenbarger and had seen him smoke meth.”
ArDOT provides update on status of future I-57 The public meeting was held Friday morning at Williams Baptist University. (Source: KAIT-TV) By Logan Whaley | May 7, 2021 at 5:27 PM CDT - Updated May 9 at 9:22 PM
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - For the first time in months, an update was given on the status of the future I-57. The proposed interstate would connect Highway 67 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line, which would be just over 40 miles.
Officials from the Arkansas Department of Transportation met with dozens of city and county officials Friday morning at Williams Baptist University.
ArDOT officials say the planning period for the future I-57 should be over by late 2022. This after they recently began an environmental study of three proposed routes: one utilizing much of the existing Highway 67, one creating a new central location, and the other running a new location, east of the Black River.
Barnett tabbed to replace Jansen as Randolph Co. Judge Ronald Barnett will take office as the new Randolph County Judge April 17. (Source: KAIT-TV) By Logan Whaley | April 8, 2021 at 10:14 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 10:14 PM
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Randolph County will soon have a new County Judge.
In a 5-4 vote, the Randolph County Quorum Court voted to select Ronald Barnett as the new judge over three other candidates.
He’ll prepare to take office as current County Judge David Jansen announced his retirement back in March.
BREAKING: Maynard resident Ronald Barnett will be appointed as the new Randolph County Judge, in a 5-4 vote at the Quorum Court meeting Thursday.
Poinsett County Tornado: One year later All that is left of a home off of Raybourn Road after the April 8, 2020, tornado tore through. (Source: KAIT-TV) By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 8, 2021 at 10:51 AM CDT - Updated April 8 at 10:53 AM
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Thursday, April 8, marks one year since a tornado touched down just north of Harrisburg.
Packing 125 mile an hour winds, the EF-2 twister damaged dozens of businesses and homes.
Poinsett County sheriff’s deputies spent the night going door-to-door, searching for victims and checking on residents. The April 8 storm damaged several homes across the area. (Source: KAIT-TV)
Like the March 28 tornado that hit Jonesboro, there were injuries but no fatalities.
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