Morris & Maddox Crowned at WBU Homecoming
Morris & Maddox Crowned at WBU Homecoming (Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Seniors Zaelin Morris and Fowler Maddox have been named the Homecoming Queen and King at Williams Baptist University. Morris…
Obituary: Maylon Edward (Ed) Dickey
Maylon Edward (Ed) Dickey, of Clover Bend, passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the age of 74. Born August 13, 1950, in Florence, Alabama, to the late Harvey…
Reported Stolen Vehicle Flees From Authorities On Friday, Vehicle Recovered
Lawrence County Dispatch was notified of a vehicle stolen from a residence on Hwy 25 in Powhatan shortly after 7 pm on Friday evening. Deputies responded to take a report…
BRTC Announces Hannah Mitchell-Smith of Pocahontas has been awarded the Keith Sutton Memorial Scholarship
. Mitchell-Smith is a 2024 graduate of Pocahontas High School. She is the daughter of Steven Mitchell and the grand-daughter of Cyndi Mitchell. She is married to Alexander Smith. She…
ASP CAPTURES WANTED EL SALVADORIAN MAN CONNECTED TO VIOLENT SOUTH AMERICAN GANG
November 8, 2024NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 9 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) initiated a routine traffic stop on a green Honda Civic traveling…
Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting, female taken into custody
On November 8, 2024 at approximately 7:15am, Cleburne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a house on Altom Road in Drasco for a disturbance. When deputies arrived, they located a male…
Probation/Parole Compliance Check Results In Arrest
On Wednesday November 6th, law enforcement arrested Thomas William Phelps at his residence in the 1400 block of Hwy 361 Strawberry after authorities discovered meth and paraphernalia during a probation/parole…
Maynard Graduate Awarded Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship
Dawson Goins of Pocahontas has been awarded the Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship. Goins is a graduate of Maynard Highschool. He is the son of Yolanda and Robert Atkins of Maynard.…
Obituary: Alvie Leon Cain Jr.
Alvie Leon Cain Jr. 72, of Hoxie, died November 2, 2024, in the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.Born June 29, 1952, in Rockford, IL; son of the late…
Authorities Searching For Missing Batesville Man
Authorities in Independence County are searching for a missing man from Batesville last seen kayaking on the White River. Authorities say Bryant Calvert, 53, was reported missing on Monday, Nov.…
BRTC Announces Recipients Of Gene Haas Scholarships
Black River Technical College has awarded five students a Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship! The recipients of the scholarships are James Hargrove, Thomas Roberts, Madysen Bounds, Keith Quinn, and Jesse Jones…
Murder/Suicide Believed To Be Circumstances In Death Of Three People
Authorities believe a double murder and suicide were the circumstances behind the death of three people found deceased on Monday in Pocahontas. Pocahontas Police responded to a residence on Hospital…
Hillcrest To Host Veteran’s Day Program
The Hillcrest Screamin’ Eagles Veterans Day Assembly 2024 will be held on Monday November 11th at 9:30am in the Hillcrest Elementary Gym in Lynn Arkansas. Special Keynote SpeakerCongressman Rick CrawfordUS…
Sharp County Contested Races
Sharp County Contested Races Evening Shade Council Pos. 6 = Steven Burkhart 76 votesAngela Haley 83 votes Hardy Council Ward 1, Pos. 1 = Laura J. Smith 140 votesGinni Kauffman…
Randolph County Contested Races
Randolph County Contested Races Unofficial Results O’Kean Council, Pos. 2 = Daniel Ball 6 votesPhillip Rothe 11 votes Pocahontas Council, Ward 3, Pos. 2 = Tara Todd 753 votesTim Scott…
Lawrence County Contested Races
Unofficial ResultsJustice of the Peace, District 2 = Donald Richey (D) 252 votes Frank Brewer (R) 430 votes Justice of the Peace, District 9 = Alex Latham (I) 298 votesTroy…