Powhatan Historic State Park to host Basket Weaving Workshop
(POWHATAN, Ark.) –Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Basket Weaving Workshop on Saturday August 19, from 9 am to 1 pm. Join park staff to learn how to make…
ASP Releases Information On Deadly Friday Crash
The Arkansas State Police says a Pleasant Plains woman was killed in a crash on Friday. According to the Arkansas State Police around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 5th, Insley…
Wanted Suspect Surrenders To Authorities After Fleeing on Saturday
Lawrence County Deputies on Saturday evening were attempting to make contact with a wanted subject at a residence south of Hoxie on Hwy 367. Deputies reported as they arrived they…
Details Released In Friday’s Fatal Train Vs Vehicle Accident
According to the Arkansas State Police, one person died and two others were injured when their vehicle was involved in a collision with a train. Details from the ASP report…
Multiple Agencies Respond to Car vs Train Crash
Greene County Deputies are currently on scene of a car vs train crash just off Highway 63. The crash occurred in the narrow strip of Greene County located between Lawrence…
Obituary: Angela Deloris Ratliff
Angela Deloris Ratliff of Ash Flat, Arkansas passed away on July 4, 2024 at the age of 55. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Larry and Dorthy…
Scam Reported By Izard County Sheriff’s Office
From the Izard County Sheriff’s Office:We have reports today of people receiving phone calls with the caller identifying themselves as deputies/investigators with the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. The caller is…
Happy Independence Day!
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring…
AGFC Fertilizing Lake Poinsett
Biologists are giving a boost to Lake Poinsett’s fish populations by fertilizing the lake! They’re adding phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium to create a “bloom” of phytoplankton—tiny organisms at the base…
Woman Arrested After Leaving 2 Year Old Alone For Months While Working Several Jobs
On July 2, at approximately 9:00 a.m. Izard County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call concerning the welfare of a 2-year-old child. The concern was due to the child’s mother,…
Obituary: Catherine Louise Stanton
Catherine Louise Stanton passed away on June 17th of this year at her home in Imboden, Arkansas at the age of 77. Cathy was a second generation Italian American born…
Obituary: Harold Leon Franks
Harold Leon Franks, 84, of Imboden passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Walnut Ridge. Mr. Franks was born June 10, 1940, to James Leon and Lois (Cude) Franks. Harold…
Update From Lawrence County Extension Office Concerning Armyworms
Producers Beware!! I just got confirmation from a neighboring county that armyworm numbers are on the rise. Half the fields checked were treatable levels. Please start checking your fields and…
Suspected Child Rapist Now Facing 10 Rape Charges
Authorities report man who is already in jail, awaiting trial on rape charges was charged with six new charges of rape involving a minor that occurred in Fulton County. Terry…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (6/24/2024-7/1/2024). Nicole Anthony, 53, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Failure to Appear…
Mountain Home man drowns on Friday after falling out of a boat
Authorities report that Robert Vona, age 79 died when he fell from his boat when the anchor got hung, causing him to fall out of the boat. Witnesses say Vona…