Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Through Imboden On Monday
At 11:36 am, Lawrence County Dispatch was advised of a stolen 2021 Nissan Rogue traveling Hwy 63 through Black Rock toward Imboden. The vehicle was being electronically tracked as it…
Joey Allen Penix Found Guilty of Rape
On Friday, June 4, 2021, after 2 hours of deliberation following 3 days of trial, a Lawrence County Jury of 7 women and 5 men, found Joey Allen Penix of…
North Arkansas Sheriff’s Office Under Investigation For Misuse Of Funds
According to reports the Stone County Sheriff’s Office allegedly misused approximately $71,000 in taxpayer money by spending money on guns, ammunition, a 55-inch television and other non-approved purchases. Arkansas Legislative…
Earthquake Reported In Sharp County On Saturday
The USGS is reporting a 2.3-magnitude earthquake in Sharp County Saturday morning. The earthquake happened around 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, about six miles northwest of Cherokee Village according to the…
Norfork Lake High Levels Close Cranfield Courtesy Dock
The Army Corps of Engineers Cranfield Access on Norfork Lake is one of the most popular boating accesses at the fishery. In 1992, this access received the first courtesy dock (right) installed on…
30 Individuals Charged In Huge Drug Case According To Authorities
Chief Deputy Charley Melton of the Izard County Sheriff’s Department stated today that an ongoing investigation by the Izard County Sheriff’s Department and the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force…
Worker Jumps From Bridge To Avoid Being Struck By Semi-Truck
In Sharp County today, a construction worker was airlifted to an area hospital after jumping 20 feet off a bridge to avoid being struck by a semi-truck involved in a…
A Dark Day In Lawrence County, Smithville Shooting 38 Years Later
On this day in history, June 3rd 1983, a shootout occurred at a farm just outside Smithville Arkansas leaving Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Matthews and federal fugitive Gordon Kahl both…
Walmart to expand store hours
Walmart statement regarding the expansion of store hours beginning June 5, 2021 and continued COVID-19 precautions for employees and shoppers. June 1, 2021 By Dacona Smith, Executive Vice President and…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Seized Property Auction
The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office is holding a seized property auction on Friday , June 11th at 9:00 a.m. at the Sharp County Courthouse in Ash Flat. The auction includes…
Downtown Walnut Ridge Launches Interactive Game
A new interactive game presents a fun way to learn about the musical history and colorful past of Downtown Walnut Ridge, Ark. Known as Trivia at the Ridge, players can…
Melbourne Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident On Monday
The Arkansas State Police reported that a man from Melbourne was killed in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Hwy 167 near Southside. The ASP report states that 52 year…