Obituary: Wanda Aleen Jones
Wanda Aleen Jones, 74, of Imboden passed from this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born September 25, 1949,…
Obituary: Walter Frank Monard
Walter Frank Monard, 67 of Walnut Ridge, died October 17, 2023, in the care of Legacy Hospice at Lawrence Hall. He was loved by many, and enjoyed watching Smalltown, and…
Obituary: Frank James “Bear” Middleton
Frank James “Bear” Middleton, age 69, of Hoxie, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born December 27, 1953,…
Paragould Man Killed In Wednesday Crash
Arkansas State Police report a Paragould man died, and another was seriously injured after a Wednesday morning crash in Greene County. The Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report stated the…
Donations Benefit Jonesboro Police Internet Crimes Against Children Division
The JPD Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division recently received four new computers donated by the JPD SWAT Foundation. The computers used in the division needed to be updated to…
Avian Influenza H5N1 Information For Poultry Producers
From the Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service:Poultry Producers, Commercial and Backyard alike, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has most recently been confirmed in Carter County Oklahoma, about 300 miles from…
ASP AND TOBACCO CONTROL SEIZE 32,671 PACKS OF CIGARETTES, VALUED AT $311,000
Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Tobacco Control agents seized a record-breaking amount of illegal cigarettes on Thursday, October 12. The seizure included 32,671 packs of untaxed cigarettes valued at…
North Arkansas Man Wanted After Weekend Shooting
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Leigh Blackman allegedly shot Michael Victor on Sunday, north of Yellville. Blackmon may be traveling on a motorcycle or a Gold Colored Nissan…
Meeting To Be Held By ARDOT Concerning Randolph County Project
A public meeting will be held by the Arkansas Department of Transportation in Pocahontas to discuss a new road connecting Highways 90 and 67. The meeting will take place on…
Sloan-Hendrix Canned Food Drive
Sloan-Hendrix FBLA and Beta clubs are holding a canned food drive October 12 – November 10th. Please help us support local families during the holidays! With food prices increasing, let’s…
Hillcrest FBLA To Host Pie Baking Contest
Don’t forget the Hillcrest FBLA pie bake-off at the Lynn Gym during the games against Calico Rock, October 20th. Enter a pie for $5 or come hungry and enjoy pie…
Obituary: Glenda Sue (Webb) Nelson
Glenda Sue (Webb) Nelson, 77 of Imboden, passed from this life, October 14, 2023, surrounded by her children. Born February 27, 1946, in Walnut Ridge; daughter of the late James…
North Arkansas Man Caught By Officers Being Sexual With Stuffed Animal
North Arkansas Man Caught By Officers Being Sexual With Stuffed Animal Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man after a deputy spotted suspicious activities in a car. Theodore Morgavan, III,…
Izard County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. Bryant McDonald, 34 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on October 9th for DWI. Krista Webster, 34 of Mountain…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (10/10/2023-10/16/2023). An average of 68 inmates were housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Shane…
Horseshoe Bend Woman Sentenced To 15 Years For Negligent Homicide
Kamala Dawn Crone, age 55 of Horseshoe Bend entered a negotiated plea of negligent homicide with a vehicle while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated second offense, driving while license was suspended…