ASU Releases Statement About Bomb Threat
Overnight, A-State received a bomb threat against the Dean B. Ellis Library and the Reng Student Union. Police and K-9 units are working to clear the buildings so they can…
“Lost Melon” contest cancelled after organizers say participants trespassed on private property
Organizers with the “Lost Melon “ contest that is a part of the Cave City Watermelon Festival have cancelled the contest after organizers claim participants repeatedly trespassed on numerous private…
Man Killed By Train After Driving Around Crossing Arms On Friday
Arkansas State Police has released the identity of the victim who was killed in a truck versus train crash in Brookland on Friday. Arkansas State Police fatal crash report states…
Ravenden Secures Large Grant To Improve Water System
From Mayor Tim McComas:I am super excited for the citizens of Ravenden! Back in October of 2022, I signed a grant request on behalf of the Town of Ravenden for…
Obituary: Pamela Jane Moody
Pamela Jane Moody 75, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas passed away July 19, 2024, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pam was born October 15, 1948, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to…
STOLEN PROPERTY AND DRUGS FOUND AFTER A REPORTED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND THEFT
On July 16, 2024 Deputy D.J. Tiernan took a burglary, theft, and criminal mischief report at a residence in Scenic Acres in Horseshoe Bend. The victim stated he had been…
LEE COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN DEATH OF 5-YEAR-OLD BOY
MARIANNA, Ark. — On Monday, July 15, 2024, Nathan Bridges, 34, pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in the Moro…
History of Paddlefish in Beaver Lake and New Snagging Areas in 2025 From AGFC
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) started stocking Paddlefish in Beaver Lake in 1990 to establish a sustainable population and provide a backup of broodstock in case of overharvesting…
Obituary: Richard Junior Murphy
Richard Junior Murphy, 81, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away on July 13, 2024, at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center of Jonesboro, Arkansas, following a very brief illness. He was born…
Obituary: Monta Gail Davidson
Monta Gail Davidson, 80 of Jonesboro passed away July 14, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Born December 6, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, to the late Gene…
Rider Named AMC Athletic Director of the Year
The American Midwest Conference has named Jeff Rider of Williams Baptist University as the 2023-24 Bob Burchard American Midwest Conference Athletic Director of the Year. The award is voted on…
Fire Departments Busy After Storms Pass Through
Several fire departments in western Lawrence County were busy clearing storm damage after thunderstorms moved through on Tuesday evening. High winds and several inches of rain caused several trees to…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. David Stasny, 45 of Calico Rock, was arrested…
Quick Response By Hoxie Officer Saves Woman’s Life
On Monday evening the quick thinking of a dispatcher and the quick response of an officer saved a woman’s life. Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call from the residence…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (7/8/2024-7/14/2024). Travis Boyd, 34, of Altheimer, was arrested for Hold for Other County/State.…
Lawrence County Fair Pageants Deadline Approaching
Lawrence County Fair pageants will be held August 10,2024, starting at 2:00pm. Cost to get in pageant will be $5.00 6 and up 5 and under is Free. Ages 0-12…