Obituary: James Paul Florer
James Paul Florer, 78, was known throughout north Arkansas and south Missouri for sharing his love of music by playing the guitar and singing. He was born in Hammond, Indiana…
Obituary: Johnathan Allen Bryan
Johnathan Allen Bryan, 40 of Jonesboro, died March 24, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born August 21, 1984, in Hampton, Virginia, son of Victor Carl Bryan and Sandra Lee Dexter. Johnathan…
US Army Trumpeter to Perform with WBU Band
An accomplished trumpet player from the U.S. Army Band will perform along with the Williams Baptist University Band on Tuesday, April 8. SFC Marty Bishop, a native of Jonesboro, will…
MAN ON FELONY BOND ARRESTED ON NEW FELONY CHARGES.
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Izard County Deputies were dispatched to the 3400 block of Dolph Road for reports of an unknown man threatening people with a…
Parolee Charged After Violent Attack At Batesville Business
Law enforcement announced multiple charges filed on Monday afternoon against a man involved in a violent altercation at two local businesses. Batesville Police responded to reports of an attempted break-in…
Batesville man arrested by Drug Task Force with 11 pounds of Meth
Law enforcement announces they seized 11 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested a suspect during a drug operation conducted by the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force in Cleburne County on…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (3/24/2025-3/31/2025). Christopher Bowers, 50, of Cave City, was arrested for Failure to Pay Time Pay…
Man Charged With Rape After 13 Year Old Reported Pregnant
Authorities report a 24-year-old man faces felony rape charges following an investigation involving a pregnant 13-year-old girl in Stone County. Shane Alan Gilbert was arrested on March 27th on Class…
Apartment Fire Extinguished After Quick Response By Law Enforcement
Quick response by law enforcement averted what could have been much worse. At 1:27pm the Lawrence County Dispatch Center received a 911 call from an apartment located in the 100…
Search Leads To Piggott Man’s Arrest On Drug Charges
On March 30th, 2025, at approximately 12:50 P.M. a deputy came in contact with a male subject walking on Heritage Park Road in Piggott. The individual, 59 yr. old Shenan…
SUSPECT DEAD AFTER LEADING LAW ENFORCEMENT ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT
SUSPECT DEAD AFTER LEADING LAW ENFORCEMENT ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT March 30, 2025 MORGAN, Ark. — A 19-year-old Mabelvale man was killed in a wreck following a high-speed pursuit that ended…
CRITTENDEN COUNTY PURSUIT ENDS IN SUSPECT FATALITY
CRITTENDEN COUNTY PURSUIT ENDS IN SUSPECT FATALITY ASP CID INVESTIGATING March 30, 2025 TURRELL, Ark. — A 36-year-old Memphis man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a…
Obituary: Brandy Denise White Russell
Brandy Denise White Russell, 47 of Walnut Ridge, died March 27, 2025, at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born June 10, 1977, in Jonesboro; daughter of the late Harvey…
Human Remains Discovered In Sharp County
Sharp County authorities are investigating human remains that were discovered in a wooded area in southwest Sharp County. Law enforcement responded to a call on March 19th regarding the discovery…
Obituary: Velda Mae Rasdon
Velda Mae Rasdon, 78 of Pocahontas, died March 26, 2025, in the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born February 20, 1947, in Oklahoma City, OK; daughter of the late Joe…
AGFC Announces Fish Habitat Additions
Habitat refresh in NEA! We’ve added Christmas trees to some fish attractor buoys at Lakes Charles, Hogue, and Poinsett, and refreshed the piers at Lake Charles and Hogue. This means…