Obituary: Judie Carol Hackworth
Judie Carol Hackworth, 70, of Sedalia, MO, passed away June 26, 2021, at her home in Sedalia, MO. Judie was born October 29, 1950, in Booneville, Mississippi to the late…
Registered Sex Offender Charged With Another 26 Counts
A Level 2 Registered Sex Offender was charged last week in Independence County with 26 counts of distributing, possessing, viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child according to…
Randolph County Community Roundtable
On Thursday, Randolph County Residents joined together to discuss the impact of Opioid and Prescription Drug misuse on the community. The roundtable was hosted by Arkansas Overdose Program-Don’t Run, Call…
Annual hunting licenses expire June 30
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all hunters that all annual hunting licenses expire June 30. Annual fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date…
Downtown Playhouse Returns with Always…Patsy Cline
The Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas is set to stage its first production since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The theater will reopen July 10 with the popular musical, Always…Patsy…
Multi-Agency Drug Sweep Nets Large Amount Of Drugs
According to Commander Geoffrey Watts of the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force, an ongoing investigation spanning multiple counties and utilizing the collaborative investigative efforts of the 16th DTF, Batesville Police…
Townsite Tours Resume at Powhatan Historic State Park
July Events and Programs at Powhatan Historic State Park Fridays and Saturdays at 9am and 2pm Upon Request ​$5 per adult, $3 for kids 6-12, kids under 6 free Townsite tours…
U.S. Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff Notification: Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple
Governor Asa Hutchinson has ordered the United States flag and state flag of Arkansas to fly at half-staff in tribute to the memory of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple.…
Father And Son Charged In Road Rage Incident On Hwy 63
Authorities report a father and son from Mammoth Spring have both been charged after they were involved in an altercation in the middle of the Hwy 63. Jeremy Holmes, age…
Arrest Made After Deadly Tractor Accident
Authorities say a Mountain View man is being charged in the death of an Oklahoma man near Guion. Police arrested Lance L. Johnson, age 22, of Mountain View and charged…
North Arkansas Deputies assisted in arrest of wanted man by U.S. Marshall Service
According to a press release from Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton, on the morning of June 24, 2021, the Stone County Sheriff’s Department was contacted by the 16th Judicial District Drug…
Death Investigation Underway After Man Found Burned To Death
Police say they are still conducting interviews concerning a man who burned to death on Tuesday night at Batesville residence. Police said the Batesville Fire Department was called to the…
WBU Announces Spring ‘21 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
WALNUT RIDGE, Ar. – Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2021 spring semester. The President’s List includes those full-time…
Eddie Mae Herron Center hosts Juneteenth Celebration
The Eddie Mae Herron Center in Pocahontas hosted a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday which was kicked off by a community decorating competition. Juneteenth commemorates the day, June 19, 1865, on…
Obituary- Tommy Joe Goodsell
Tommy Joe Goodsell, 74, of Ravenden Springs departed this life on June 19, 2021, at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. Tommy was born on December 30, 1946, to the late…
July Canning Workshop at Powhatan Historic State Park
July Events and Programs at Powhatan Historic State Park Canning Workshop July 10th from 9am to 1pm $20 per person Did your garden go overboard this year? Do you enjoy going to the farmer’s…