Paragould police investigate stabbing death

— Authorities in Paragould say a man has died after he was stabbed in the upper body during a fight.

Police say the fight happened at about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday night at a home in Paragould. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment, but authorities say he did not survive.

Jonesboro television station KAIT reports that authorities arrested a suspect Thursday morning across the border in Senath, Mo. The police department says the man was arrested without incident at a gas station.

Police have not yet released the victim’s name, pending notification of his family.

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