Coach arrested, school investigating

BLYTHEVILLE — The junior high girls basketball coach at Annie Camp is facing a battery- 3rd degree charge after her arrest Monday, according to officials.

A post on the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office online jail roster noted that Indoneshia Renea Haynes, 36, of Jonesboro was booked into the jail around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9 after her arrest by Blytheville police.

Haynes was scheduled to appear Tuesday in Mississippi County District Court on the misdemeanor offense. However, the post noted that a $1,205 bond was set for Haynes in the case.

An attempt to reach Blytheville police to learn more about the case was not successful Tuesday.

However, Jonesboro Superintendent Dr. Kim Wilbanks said in a statement that the district is also investigating.

“The district is aware of the arrest of the Junior High girls’ basketball coach following the Blytheville game last night. We take all allegations of inappropriate conduct with the utmost seriousness and will conduct a thorough investigation,” Wilbanks said.

“In compliance with employee protections under Arkansas law, the district is unable to provide further comments at this time. JPS is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and trust for all employees at all times.”

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A road rage incident on Highway 63 Sunday night, Dec. 8, resulted in the arrest of a Hardy man after authorities responded to a 911 call about a firearm being brandished.

The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m., when a victim reported that a suspect had pointed a gun at both the driver and passenger of their vehicle during an altercation.

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with a Trooper from the Arkansas State Police, quickly responded to the scene and conducted traffic stops on both the victim’s and the suspect’s vehicles near Jordan’s in Portia.

During questioning, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the suspect’s vehicle. A subsequent probable cause search uncovered both the firearm and a quantity of marijuana.

The suspect, identified as Gregory Lowe, admitted to brandishing the weapon but denied pointing it directly at the victims. Following the search and investigation, Lowe was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a controlled substance, and simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm.

Lowe was transported to the Lawrence County Detention Center, where he awaits further legal proceedings.

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