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…
Favorite Things February
A few of our favorite things for the month of February! February is filled with reasons to celebrate, like Groundhog Day, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, the Super Bowl or educate yourself…
Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs And Weapons Arrest
Arkansas State Police reports the arrest of two people after a traffic stop on Hwy 49 where troopers seized several guns and illegal drugs. Authorities stopped a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe…
Obituary: Chris Allan Whitmire
Chris Allan Whitmire, 57, of Walnut Ridge passed away January 28, 2025, at his home. Born September 15, 1967, in Walnut Ridge, to Jimmie Rex and Evelyn Ward Whitmire. He…
Two Sentenced In January 2024 Stabbing Death
Two suspects have pled guilty to negotiated pleas for their roles in a deadly stabbing in Salem, Arkansas. Derek Hamilton was killed in a domestic incident in January of 2024.…
Obituary: Mary Kathrine Hancock
Mary Kathrine Hancock, 88, of Walnut Ridge, was called home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born, September 17, 1936, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, daughter…
Attention Childcare Providers in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties!
Attention Childcare Providers in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties! The Best Care will be on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM at the Lawrence County Library –…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 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. Gregory Stroud, 63 of Melbourne, was…
One Vehicle Accident Claims Life Of Man On Friday
Authorities report a man was killed in a one-vehicle accident late Friday afternoon in Izard County. Carroll Jennings age 74 of Brockwell was pronounced dead at the scene. According to…
Evening Shade Man Charged With Numerous Offenses
On Thursday, January 23rd Joseph Horn age 22 of Evening Shade was arrested by the Izard County Sheriff’s Office. Horn was charged delivery of methamphetamine or cocaine, 2 counts of…
Chinese Nationalist Arrested In Human Trafficking Raids Across Arkansas
Authorities arrested four Chinese Nationalists at massage parlors across the state in a human trafficking raid. On Friday, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin detailed the execution of search warrants at…
State of Arkansas and Newport Police recognize Revenue Office fraud, make arrests
Two individuals in the United States illegally remain in custody NEWPORT, Arkansas (January 24, 2025) – Two individuals in the United States illegally were recently arrested in Newport after providing…
Mammoth Spring Man Arrested On Weapons And Drug Charges
On January 21, 2025, the Mammoth Spring Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Tim Patton. Upon a search of the vehicle, Mr. Patton was charged with simultaneous possession of…
Clay County Man Charged With 200 Counts of Possession Of Child Pornography
On January 14th, 2024 an agent with the Attorney General’s Special Investigation Unit met with the Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. The agent advised the Sheriff’s Dept. of an individual in…
Pocahontas Student Arrested After Attacking School SRO Officer
An 18 year old student was arrested after he attempted to bite a school resource officer and take the officer’s weapon. Trae Harris, age 18 was arrested on one count…
Obituary: Charles Wallace
Charles Wallace, 34, of Judsonia, Arkansas died in Lynn, Arkansas on Tuesday, January 21,2025. He had lived in Judsonia for five years but had lived in the Lynn/Strawberry area most…