Holiday Editorial: The Good Old Days
Ah the good old days. Christmas and the holiday season certainly brings me many thoughts of nostalgia. I don’t recall many of the presents that I received as a child…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Firearm And Drug Charges
Authorities from Randolph County arrested a man from Pocahontas on charges of Possession Of Firearm By Certain Person (Felony) and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia-Methamphetamine. Lonnie Reed, age 61 of Pocahontas…
Obituary: John Thomas Williams III
John Thomas Williams III, 75, of Walnut Ridge, passed away December 12, 2024, at the Phil and Flo Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. John was born on August 16, 1949,…
Obituary: Billy “Bill” Lewis Tyson
Billy “Bill” Lewis Tyson, 72, of Powhatan, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with kidney cancer. Bill was born on…
Lake Charles State Park to open archery range
POWHATAN, Ark. – Lake Charles State Park will be opening an archery range Dec. 16 through March 10 at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The range is free and open to…
Obituary: Dennis Eugene Smith
Dennis Eugene Smith, 69 of Alicia passed away December 17, 2024, at the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.Born May 29, 1955, in Newport, to the late Walter and Audrey…
Obituary: Christine Sullivan
Christine Sullivan, age 91, of Imboden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her daughter-in-law’s home in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was born on August 6, 1933,…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (12/9/2024-12/16/2024). Joshua Andrews, 41, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Criminal Trespass and Breaking or…
Obituary: Roger Dean Taylor
Roger Dean Taylor, 66, of Powhatan, died December 15, 2024, at his residence following and lengthy illness. Born August 14, 1958, in Walnut Ridge, son of Carl L. and Lula Mashburn…
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. Brandon Stanley, 51 of Bald Knob, was arrested…
Poinsettias: The Christmas Flower
What are the meaning of poinsettias? Also known as the Christmas Star and Christmas Flower. Many people give them around Christmas time to symbolize good will and community spirit. In…
One Transported To Area Hospital After Saturday Wreck
At 11:27pm on Saturday night, the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department responded to a one vehicle accident on Hwy 117 just outside Strawberry. Strawberry Fire, Medic One Ambulance and Lawrence County…
Statement From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell After Body Discovered
Sheriff Bell’s Press Release: Today at approximately 2:30 PM, Deputies located a body that we believe to be that of our missing adult male Anthony Shane Scott. Sequence of events:…
Sheriff’s Office makes arrests in Internet Crimes Against Children cases.
In early September of 2024, the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about a possible child sexual solicitation case. On September 17, 2024, after an extensive investigation, Detectives with…
Obituary: Sharon Kay Schrimsher
Sharon Kay Schrimsher, 75, of Imboden, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born September 15, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Fred and…
Obituary : Bonda Sue Duckworth
Bonda Sue Duckworth 85, of Walnut Ridge passed away December 11, 2024, at her residence. Born March 25, 1939, in Walnut Ridge, she is the daughter of the late Willie and…