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Graduated licensing rules apply for new teen drivers in Jonesboro. Arkansas teens can apply for a permit at 14 and must have their learner's permit for at least six months before getting an intermediate license. An intermediate license is not available until age 16, so those who get a permit right at age 14 will have to...

Drivers in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County and statewide need to be aware that motor vehicle collisions remain a top cause of death. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released some good news about the number of motor vehicle collision fatalities that happened over the course of 2013. While the number...

In Northeast Arkansas including Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County and surrounding areas, many victims of collisions, falls, sports accidents or violence experience injury to the brain. Brain injuries can be invasive and difficult to successfully treat. When brain injuries are severe, they can leave a patient with permanent...

Teens in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County, Lawrence County, Greene County, and surrounding areas are often very excited to get a driver's license for the first time. A license represents independence and the freedom to go where they want without depending upon a parent or a friend for a ride. For parents, however, a new license...

The majority of children will receive gifts from parents, friends or other relatives over the course of the upcoming holiday season. Getting presents can be joyous for kids, but in some cases, the gifts can be risky. Parents in Jonesboro, Paragould, Craighead County and nearby areas should be aware of the fact that sometimes toys make it...

Electronic devices have become ubiquitous in vehicles, even as the dangers of distracted driving are increasingly apparent. Many motorists are attempting to take advantage of all of the connectivity that their devices provide without the risk of a collision. As a result, drivers turn to hands-free devices, such as virtual assistants or speech-to-text features on...

Operating a motor vehicle at any age is dangerous, but teens may be at the greatest risk because they are the most inexperienced drivers. Unfortunately, teens are the age group most likely to become involved in motor vehicle collisions, and traffic accidents remain the leading cause of teen death. With fall football season underway and the...

A recent rollover truck accident claimed the lives of two construction workers and injured more than a dozen others. While it was originally believed the accident occurred because of a tire blowout, recent news reports indicate that the driver allegedly was high on methamphetamine at the time of the fatal crash. In September, the driver...