Listen Live

News

Police Chief Mike Yates Resigns

12 years ago in Local, Trending

Mike Yates addresses the media at a recent news conference. Yates submitted his resignation today following his 30 day suspension Friday for comments made about a Jonesboro Sun reporter on his Facebook page. Photo: Jonesboro Radio Group/KAIT Region 8 News


Jonesboro Police Chief Mike Yates has submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Harold Perrin.  The resignation is effective immediately.  Perrin says Assistant Chief Tim Eads will continue as Interim Police Chief until a new Chief of Police is selected.

Here is a news release received from Mayor Perrin’s office:

jones_engineering@jonesbororadiogroup.com_20140825_112626_001

Here is a copy of Yates resignation letter received from Mayor Perrin’s Office:

jones_engineering@jonesbororadiogroup.com_20140825_112650_001

Yates had been suspended for 30 days without pay on Friday by Mayor Perrin as a result of comments made by Yates about a Jonesboro Sun reporter on Yates’ Facebook page.

More information at www.kait8.com.

Tags:

Story © 2014 Jonesboro Radio Group - Images © 2014 Jonesboro Radio Group

This Week in Jonesboro

Recent Headlines

24 hours ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.