Obituary: Russell Vance Dunham
Russell Vance Dunham, 79 of Hoxie passed away July 28, 2023, at his residence. Born November 18, 1943, in Craighead County, son of Earl and Georgia Eady Dunham. He was…
Izard County Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals wereincarcerated last week. Clayton Orr, 22 of Melbourne, was arrested on July 24 for contempt of court. Melody Howell, 30 of Mount…
Henry completes American Fisheries Society’s Hutton Internship with AGFC
Skyla Henry recently completed an eight week American Fisheries Society’s Hutton Internship with AGFC. Skyla split her time working with Educators at the AGFC Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center and Fisheries…
100th Lawrence County Fair and Rodeo
2023 Lawrence County Fair And Rodeo Schedule Of Events The 2023 Lawrence County Fair and PRCA Rodeo will take place in Imboden, Arkansas. This is the 100th annual Lawrence County Fair,…
Sewing and Quilting Workshops at Powhatan Historic State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, will host summer workshops on sewing and quilting in August. Each workshop has a registration fee and reservations are required. On…
Obituary: Alma Jewell Dickerson
Alma Jewell Dickerson, 96, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born to the late Henry Smith and Nema McLaughlin…
Obituary: Onia Mae Wilburn
Onia Mae Wilburn, 87 of Walnut Ridge, died July 28, 2023, in the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. Born July 22, 1936, in the Gilespur community, daughter of the late Charles…
Accused Child Predator Attempted Suicide Using Viagra
On June 8th, 2023 the stepmother of a minor female came forward to law enforcement, according to court records, alleging that she found snap chat conversations between the alleged victim…
Three Boaters Rescued On Eleven Point River
Sheriff Kevin Bell of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports that three boaters were rescued on Thursday from the Eleven Point river just south of the Blacks Ferry Road bridge.…
Obituary: Marty Gene Melton
Marty Gene Melton, 58 of Walnut Ridge; died Tuesday July 25, 2023, while working on the river boat. Born October 23, 1964, in Jonesboro, son of the late, Calvin Eugene…
Home Destroyed By Fire Wednesday Night
Home Destroyed By Fire Wednesday Night Shorty before 11pm on Wednesday night the Lawrence County Dispatch received a report of a house fire near Sedgwick. Sedgwick Fire Department was paged…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested On Child Exploitation Charges
Micheal Seth Woodson, age 37 of Walnut Ridge has been arrested and charged with numerous counts involving sexuality explicit conduct involving minors. Walnut Ridge Police investigators stated in court documents…
Highway 178 over Bull Shoals Dam will be closed July 31st-August 2nd
Arkansas Highway 178 over Bull Shoals Dam will be closed next week so crews can deploy and remove maintenance equipment. The closer is from 6:30 Monday morning through 5 pm…
Antique and Classic Car Show at Mammoth Spring State Park
Antique and Classic Car Show at Mammoth Spring State Park, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas Saturday, September 2nd at Mammoth Spring State Park For nearly 40 years, this Antique and Classic Car…
Three Veteran Firefighters Retire From Imboden
This week, three veteran firefighters of the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department were honored for their retirement. Steve Jones, Jim Jones and Mike Cameron all retired from the IVFD after decades…
Jonesboro Man Arrested For Multiple Charges
Jonesboro Man Arrested For Multiple Charges Involving Arson, Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder Darin Wright, age 54 of Jonesboro, was recently arrested by Detective Sergeant Don Crittenden for crimes allegedly…