AGFC bolsters fish habitat in Bull Shoals Lake
The Fisheries Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission completed a near all-hands-on-deck habitat project in December 2022, adding hundreds of trees to fish attractors across Bull Shoals Lake…
Obituary: James Neel
James Neel, 77 of Walnut Ridge, died at his residence January 17, 2023. Born February 22, 1945, in Minturn; son of the late James and Birdie Green Neel. He was…
North Arkansas Man Charged With 100 Counts of Child Pornography
Gary Wayne Doke, Jr., age 56 of Viola, has been arrested and charged with 50 counts of computer child pornography and 50 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter…
Williford Firefighters Locked Out Of Office By New Mayor
Firefighters in a dispute with newly elected mayor say they were locked out of the Fire Department office. At one point last week, Sharp County Sheriff’s Deputies were asked to…
Former Hoxie Police Chief Charged With Felony
Former Hoxie Police Chief Glen Smith has been charged with felony theft after allegedly pawning a city owned firearm. Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division determined that former Hoxie Police…
Obituary: Brenda Darlene Shoe
Brenda Darlene Shoe of O’Kean passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the age of 67, after a brief battle with cancer. Her family and friends…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Counterfeit Bills
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses. This is a reminder for businesses and barterers to be observant of the bills…
Obituary: Thomas “Tommy” Leroy Blackburn
Thomas “Tommy” Leroy Blackburn, 57, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life on Monday, January 16, 2023, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born May 7, 1965,…
Obituary: Ethin Cole Romine
Ethin Cole Romine, 18, of Black Rock passed from this life on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born December 19, 2004, in Newport. He was employed with his father…
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund accepting Summer 2023 scholarship applications Jonesboro, Ark. (Jan. 17, 2023) — Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is March 15. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards…
Izard County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were arrested last week in Izard County. Robert Nelson, 52 of Wiseman, was arrested on January 9 on a petition to revoke…
Obituary: Peggy Joann Colley
Peggy Joann Colley, 64 of Walnut Ridge, passed away January 16, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born August 18, 1958, in Walnut Ridge; daughter of…
Evening Shade Man Arrested In Copper Theft
Authorities say an Evening Shade man has been charged with multiple felony counts as a result of breaking into a chicken house and cutting out and stealing the wiring. Independence…
Former Detention Center Employee Arrested
Former Detention Center Employee Arrested For Furnishing Prohibited Articles From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office:On January 9, 2023 Investigators with Independence County Sheriff’s Department and the 16th Judicial Drug Task…
Man Sentenced For Double Murder
Dale Mark Stikeleather, age 64 was charged with two counts of capital murder and a number of lesser charges in the death of Jeffery and Kimberly Watson on May 11th,…
Obituary: Gary L. Tate
Gary L. Tate, 42 of Powhatan, passed away January 10, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born February 25, 1980, in Bono; son of the…