Obituary: Betty Earlene Meeks
Betty Earlene Meeks 82 of Black Rock departed from this life, January 29, 2022, in the Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. Born June 17, 1939, in Ravenden; she was…
Suspect Identified Independence County Drug Bust
Authorities stated today that Gustavo Gene Mendiola, 34, of Maricopa County was arrested after authorities found more than 20 pounds of meth during a traffic stop Friday. An additional several…
24 Pounds Of Meth Seized According To Independence County
A release by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office this morning stated that 24 pounds of meth was seized in a multi-agency effort. “Multi-Agency working together to clean up the streets.…
Drug Arrest and Felony Warrants Served By Stone County Sheriff’s Office
According to Chief Deputy Dammon McGilton with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department, on January 24, 2022, at approximately 1240a.m., Deputy Trevor Leonard attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Truck for…
Two Yellow Gems Top a Year of Discoveries at the Crater of Diamonds
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Last year, visitors from 34 states and one foreign country found 354 diamonds in Arkansas, weighing a total of more than 62 carats.…
Passerby Rescues House Fire Victim Near Pocahontas
Authorities in Randolph County are reporting one person was treated for smoke inhalation after a Thursday evening structure fire. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m., on Thursday Jan. 27…
Williford Man On The Run Since July Apprehended
Timothy Dover, age 31 of Williford who had been hiding from probation/parole officers since July was first spotted on Wednesday walking along Hwy 62 yesterday in Fulton County. A search…
Carrell to Perform Concert at WBU
– The Williams Baptist University Department of Music will host a free concert Tuesday, Feb., 1 at 7 p.m. in Manley Chapel featuring Dr. Scott Carrell, a pianist and professor…
Jonesboro Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute Leads To Arson
Jonesboro officials stated domestic dispute on Wednesday night lead to much more. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jonesboro fire responded to a fire near the Caraway Commons apartment complex on…
Sloan-Hendrix T-Shirts to Fund Coach Bill McCurley Memorial Scholarship
Sloan-Hendrix is selling black and gold t-shirts that say “Home of the Bill McCurley Gymnasium” to both honor Coach McCurley and help fund the Coach Bill McCurley Memorial Scholarship Fund.…
Obituary: Terry Lynn Cox Sr.
Terry Lynn Cox Sr., 60, of Imboden passed from this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on August 1, 1961,…
HUGE AMOUNT OF STOLEN EQUIPMENT RECOVERED
Approximately $400,000 in stolen automobiles, trailers, heavy construction and industrial equipment was recovered last week in Izard County. Jeffery Floyd, who lives out of state, and owns property on Newburg…
Batesville Man Charged With 35 Counts Of Child Pornography
Independence County authorities stated a man has been charged with 35 counts of distributing/possessing/viewing matter depicting sexual conduct involving a child. An investigation was launched by the Arkansas State Police…
Obituary: Danny Ray Mitchell
Danny Ray Mitchell, loving father, husband, brother, and friend went to his heavenly home January 23, 2022. He was surrounded by his three daughters and his family. Danny was born…
NEW CELLPHONE CONNECTION READIED FOR STATE HIGHWAY MOTORISTS TO CONTACT ASP
A team involving two state government agencies and three national wireless communications companies has placed a new tool in the hands of Arkansas citizens and millions of out of state…
Obituary: Patricia Anita Decker
Patricia Anita Decker, 68 of Ravenden passed away at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born June 3, 1953, to Walter Lee Doan and Neta Belle Thompson…