Coroner Called To Wednesday Night Accident
Authorities responded to an accident reported on Hwy 67 (Walnut Ridge) near Lawrence Road 429 shortly after 6:30pm on Wednesday. Walnut Ridge Police and Walnut Ridge Fire along with medical…
Obituary: Melvina Jean Dunlap
Melvina Jean Dunlap, 78 of Walnut Ridge, died February 3, 2025, in the St. Elizabeths Place in Jonesboro.Born August 15, 1946, in Saffell, daughter of Marvin Cook and Emmogine Polston.…
Obituary: David Doyle Baker
David Doyle Baker, 67 of Alicia passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center.Born June 9, 1957, in…
Employees Charged With Bitcoin Theft
Authorities announced the arrest of two people by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the theft of Bitcoin from a Bitcoin machine. Elizabeth Jane Austin and Dennis Kemp…
Smithville Man Arrested On Numerous Warrants
Zabrien Allen Meek was arrested on a traffic stop by Mammoth Spring Police on Monday on Highway 63. Meek, age 44 was arrested for multiple warrants along with an absconder…
Let’s Make Sliders!
What’s a slider? It’s essentially a mini hamburger.The name comes from their size( they are considered to “slide” right down your throat in one or two bites) Easy to make,…
S&H Quick Stop Super Bowl Party Pack Give Away
This year S&H Quick Stop is giving away Super Bowl Party Packs to 6 winners, the Party Packs include, chips & dip, candy bars, microwave popcorn, soda, bottled water, cocoa…
Four Arrested In Sharp County Drug Arrest
On January 29th, the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, 3rd Judicial Drug Task Force, 16th Judicial Drug Task Force, and Cave City Police executed a search warrant on Blackstone Street in…
Obituary: Tonya R. Guthrie
Tonya R. Guthrie, 65, of Batesville departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Imboden surrounded by her loved ones. Tonya was born on May 19, 1959, to Bobby Lewis…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Richard Branscum, 36 of Calico Rock,…
Sharp County Man Already Serving 20 Years Is Sentenced For Additional Crimes
A north Arkansas man sentenced in May of 2024 to a 20 year prison sentence for possessing child pornography, has received an additional 20 years for the rape of a…
One Person Killed In Single Vehicle Accident On Saturday
The ASP reports a Drasco man was killed is after a single vehicle crash on Saturday. According to the Arkansas State Police, at 11:14 a.m., Feb. 1., Lance Montana Knapp…
Groundhog Day
February 2nd is Groundhog Day. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter…
Obituary: Pamela Bagwell
Pamela Bagwell of Pocahontas passed away January 30, 2025 at the age of 66. She was born December 7, 1958 in Walnut Ridge to Denver Rash and Wynona Compton Rash. …
Cherokee Village Man Charged With Videoing Underage Girls
On January 26th, Joshua Craig Robison, 45, of Cherokee Village was booked into the Fulton County Jail on multiple charges after authorities were contacted by Arkansas Crimes Against Children Division…
Heart Day at St. Bernards
Join St. Bernards on February 13th for a day of all things heart care! We’ll have areas with helpful and free resources, screenings and education — all geared toward equipping…