ONE DEAD, AT LEAST 9 INJURED IN WYNNE BLOCK PARTY SHOOTING
April 14, 2024WYNNE, Ark. — One man was killed and at least nine people were injured April 13, 2024, when shots were fired at about 10 p.m. at a block…
On The Side Of The Road: Koshkonong City Jail
Driven by this early 1900’s structure hundreds of times but recently took the time to actually stop, well worth the few minutes time! Koshkonong, Missouri is located just a few…
JPD Releases Identities Of Those Involved In Shooting That Leaves One Dead
Shortly before 10 pm Friday evening, JPD Officers responded to the Race Street Market at the corner of Race ST and Richardson DR for a shooting incident. Upon arrival, they…
The Keep Hardy Beautiful Campaign will kick off April 29 – May 3, 2024
The City of Hardy is encouraging all residents and area volunteers to pitch in and help keep the City of Hardy beautiful in preparation for the tourism season! FOR LOCAL…
Jonesboro Police Announces One Person Deceased In Overnight Shooting
Shortly before 10pm, JPD officers responded to a shooting at the corner of Richardson DR and Race ST. One victim was located on scene and another individual was reported to…
Imboden Library Bookmark Contest Winners Announced
The Bobbie Jean Memorial Library/ Imboden Friends of the Library bookmark contest winners and runner ups are announced. Thank you to all the participants! Kindergarten Winner- Shelbi Lamb First Grade…
AGFC discovers invasive apple snails in live crawfish shipments
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission needs the public’s help in preventing the spread of giant apple snails, an invasive aquatic species native to South America, recently found in shipments…
Sharp County Sheriff Recognizes Two Officers With Life Saving Award
On April 9, 2024, The Sheriff’s Office responded to an address where a female subject was suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Upon arrival, Chief Deputy Bart…
Sloan-Hendrix Alumni Fundraiser
The officers of the Sloan-Hendrix Alumni Association are selling insulated cups to raise money for the association this year. The cups have a picture of the campus as the background!…
FOUR BRTC STUDENTS AWARDED ARKANSAS SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2024 recipients of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund gathered with their children following the awards programFour Black River Technical College students were awarded scholarships by the Arkansas Single…
Sharp County’s Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/1/2024-4/8/2024). Donald Baxter, 57, of Arkansas, was arrested for Failure to Appear for…
Cherokee Village Arkansas Pie Festival Set For April 27th
Mark your calendars for the sweetest event of the year – the Arkansas Pie Festival on April 27th! Indulge your taste buds in a pie-lover’s paradise as we gather for…
LOCAL MAN SENTENCED TO FORTY YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE,OTHER SEX CRIMES
Michael Seth Woodson of Walnut Ridge was sentenced to forty years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections on Tuesday afternoon in Lawrence County. He pled guilty to rape and a…
TWO PAROLE ABSCONDERS ARRESTED IN STOLEN VEHICLE
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office arrested two parole absconders Tuesday afternoon, April 9th, in a stolen vehicle after receiving information that they were heading to a residence in Baxter…
Woman Arrested For Stealing Flowers Off Graves
In late 2023 and early 2024 the Pocahontas Police Department began receiving calls in reference to flowers being stolen from grave sites. Pocahontas Police Department Investigators began proactive patrols to…
$437K Received for New Skilled Trades Program, Expanding Welding
Ozarka College will receive $437,000 from the Delta Workforce Grant Program through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to establish a Skilled Trades program and expand its Welding program at Ozarka’s…