Former Lawrence County Sheriff Dan Ellison
Calvin C. “Dan” Ellison, 85, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born, November 26,…
Arrest Made In Murder Of Sheriff’s Office Employee
The Spring River Chronicle is reporting this morning that a suspect has been arrested in the July 2022 murder of a Fulton County Sheriff’s Department employee. From the SRC:Fulton County…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin ‘Bart’ Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (1/17/23-1/23/23) an average of 65 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Darrell Bland,…
Powhatan Historic State Park Releases 2023 Events Calendar
Powhatan Historic State Park has released their calendar of events for 2023. Check out what they have in store. February 4: X-Marks the Spot: A Cross-Stitch WorkshopFebruary 25: Bubble, Bubble,…
Izard County Announces Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week in the Izard County Detention Center. Michael Thompson, 68 of Calico Rock, was arrested on January 17 for…
One Person Arrested, One Person Sent To Hospital After Incident In Walnut Ridge
On Sunday, Walnut Ridge Police were requested to respond to reports of a person being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of NW 3rd in Walnut Ridge. Walnut…
1st Annual Firefighter’s Chili Cook Off And Silent Auction
Local fire stations compete to make the best chili. Friday February 10th at 6pm at the Randolph County Development Center at BRTC Pocahontas. For more information contact Alan Haskins at (870)…
100th Lawrence County Basketball Tournament
The 100th Lawrence County Basketball Tournament will be hosted by Sloan-Hendrix January 21st-28th, 2023. Posted below is the schedule of games and brackets. Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds, Hillcrest Screamin’ Eagles, Hoxie Mustangs,…
Obituary: Carroll Deen
Carroll Deen, 72, of Imboden, Arkansas passed away on January 18, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Carroll was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on June 25,…
Former Imboden Resident Arrested On Robbery And Battery Charges
A Greene County judge found probable cause Friday to charge a Leachville man with aggravated robbery.In addition to the robbery charge, David Rojas, Jr., age 23 was charged in a…
Imboden To Receive Funding For Waste Water Treatment Improvements
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission announced Thursday that the City of Imboden would receive a $170,866 for improvements to the city’s wastewater system. The Water, Sewer, and…
Obituary: Marietta “Etta” Hedrick
Marietta “Etta” Hedrick, formerly of Prairie Village, KS, died January 17, 2023 at Osage Nursing Center in Osage, KS. Etta was born May 9, 1937 in Imboden, AR. Etta was…
Mayor And Fire Department Reach Agreement In Williford
The City Council in Williford held a meeting on Thursday night at the fire department to discuss issues including the fire department reportedly being locked out of certain parts of…
WBU Announces Fall ‘22 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2022 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin ‘Bart’ Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (1/10/23-1/17/23) an average of 75 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Sandy Baker,…
Advisory Issued After Fish Test Positive For Mercury
The Arkansas Department Of Health has issued the “fish consumption advisory” after walleye caught on Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake tested positive for mercury. The fish were found to…