Possible Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Reported
From Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder:Earlier today, a motorist from out of town reported to my office that he was stopped on Hwy 412 West (around the Light community area…
Obituary: Requa Joann Davis
Requa Joann Davis passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023. Joann was born on November 30, 1931, in Alicia, Arkansas. She grew up near Stranger’s Home in Marion Township, Lawrence…
Obituary: Harmon Ray Dodson
Harmon Ray Dodson, 84 of Smithville passed away August 14, 2023, at the Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 12, 1938, in Black Rock, he was the son…
Tuesday Happenings At The 100th Annual Lawrence County Fair And Rodeo
Tuesday- August 15th- 8:00 am- 12:00 pm- Check in Educational Building (after 12 will be closed for judging.)5:00 -8:00pm will open again. 6:00 pm – Horse Halter Class in the…
North Arkansas Man Arrested After Standoff And Shooting At Police
Authorities report that 51-year-old Joshua Smithee was involved in an armed standoff on Sunday afternoon in Marion County. Law enforcement officers were struck by shrapnel when Smithee shot a vehicle…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (8/1/23-8/7/2023). An average of 70 inmates were housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. James…
Walnut Ridge Resident Graduates With Occupational Therapist Doctrine
Elizabeth Allen has graduated Arkansas State University as an occupational therapist doctor. Elizabeth Allen is originally from Harrisburg, AR graduating there in 2016, and graduating in 2020 with a bachelor’s…
Izard County Sheriffs Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals wereincarcerated last week. Gregory Ward, 37 of Franklin, was arrested on August 7th for a warrant out of the Izard County Circuit…
North Arkansas Man Sentence To 120 Years
Court documents show 38-year-old Bradley Uren of Gasville was found guilty of three counts of rape and was sentenced last week to 40 years on each count with the sentences…
Monday Schedule for Lawrence County Fair
Things happening at Lawrence County Fair Monday August 14,2023: 3:30-7:30- Check in Educational Building3:30-8:00- Set up Commercial Booths5:00-Check in Rabbits5:00- Goat Roping for younger ages7:00- Rabbit Show ( rabbits released…
One Vehicle Crash At Greene/Lawrence County Line; Child Airlifted to Memphis Hospital
One Vehicle Crash At Greene/Lawrence County Line; Child Airlifted to Memphis Hospital At approximately 6:00 pm this afternoon, Paragould Emergency Services received a 911 call advising of a one vehicle…
Obituary: Joel Brent Wadkins Jr.
Joel Brent Wadkins Jr., 25 of Reyno passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 22, 1998 in Newport to Joel Wadkins and Tracy Stowers…
BRTC LETA DIRECTOR JARED BASSHAM APPOINTED TO GOVERNOR’S HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE
Black River Technical College’s Law Enforcement Training Academy Director Jared Bassham was recently appointed to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Human Trafficking Task Force.He was also appointed to the task force’s…
Obituary: Wilma Jean Simms
Wilma Jean Simms, 62 of Walnut Ridge, died August 9, 2023, in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born March 12, 1961, in Walnut Ridge; daughter of Carl…
ACHI Social Media Recommendations to Safeguard Children
ACHI OFFERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN FROM SOCIAL MEDIA’S HARMS LITTLE ROCK ― As evidence mounts about social media’s potential harms to children, parents and caregivers should…
Apply for a Dove Hunt Permit by Aug. 15
The opening weekend of dove season is celebrated throughout The Natural State as the unofficial celebration of fall hunting. Although most dove hunting takes place on private agricultural land, the…