Local Business Reports Counterfeit Bills
KJ’s in Lynn reported receiving a counterfeit $20 bill. KJ’s owners reached out on social media today to other businesses warning of the fake currency being passed around the area.…
MAN ARRESTED ON MULTITUDE OF CHARGES AFTER A VIOLENT INCIDENT
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Cedar Lake, Indiana man on a multitude of felony and misdemeanor charges after responding to a physical disturbance taking place at…
Man Escapes Injury After Mishap On Bridge
Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose stated in a post that this elderly man was “very lucky” after nearly running off a bridge near Hardy. Rose stated the gentleman has crossed…
Woman Arrested After Selling Meth To Undercover Officers
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the 16th Judicial Drug Task Force announced the arrest of a woman numerous drug charges. According to reports between January and April, agents with the…
WBU Receives Gift From First National Bank of Lawrence County
Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Wednesday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr.…
Sharp County Releases Arrest Information
According to Chief Deputy Aaron Presser, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (5/2-5/9) with an average of 72 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Shawn Bickford,…
Arrest Report From Izard County Sheriff’s Office
Arrest Report From Izard County Sheriff’s Office The following people were booked into the Izard County Detention Center last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Carol Lea Berman, 58,…
Obituary: Nancy Ruth Pickney
Nancy Ruth Pickney, 78 of Black Rock, passed away May 7, 2022, in the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born July 24, 1943, in Black Rock; daughter of…
Two From Cherokee Village Arrested On Drug Charges
According to authorities a search warrant was executed at a residence on Zia Trace in Cherokee Village. Police reported two individuals were detained at the residence. The two were identified as…
Lawrence County Early Voting
Early voting will be held in the Conference Room of the Lawrence County Courthouse beginning on Monday, May 9th and end on Monday, May 23rd Voting will be from 8:00…
Victorian Dutch Oven Workshop At Powhatan Historic State Park
Victorian Dutch Oven Workshop May 28th, 2022 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM $20 per person In the 19th century, homes lacked electricity and gas to see with or cook food.…
One Killed In Accident According To ASP
Authorities say a woman was killed Friday when the vehicle she was riding pulled into the path of an oncoming traffic. ASP stated the crash occurred at 12:41 p.m. May…
Stolen Vehicle From Wisconsin Recovered By Randolph County
Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered this stolen car in Randolph County this morning. The vehicle was stolen in Wisconsin back in 2020 according to Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell. Sheriff…
Volunteer Fire Department Receives Help From Sheriff Bell’s Inmate Work Program
Volunteer Fire Department Receives Help From Sheriff Bell’s Inmate Work Program From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell: “The inmate work release program helped out the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department this…
BRTC to Offer Hunting Course through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Through a partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), Black River Technical College will offer a for-credit Introduction to Hunting course in Fall 2022. During the course, students will complete the AGFC’s Hunter…
Woman Arrested for Assault on Grandparents and Biting a Deputy
At approximately 3:06 am, Baxter County Deputies responded to a 911 call on County Road 158, Mountain Home, of a female who was threatening her grandparents with a knife. Deputies…