Mountain Home Man Convicted Of Illegally Obtaining Covid Relief Funds
James Read of Mountain Home was sentenced to 63 months in a federal prison by Judge Holmes on three counts of money laundering, wire fraud, and making a false statement.…
Apps Parents Should Know About
With today’s smart phones, tablets, computers, gaming systems, and app technology the cyber world is a scary and dangerous place for everyone, but most especially our youth. Apps that are…
Lawrence County Tax Collector: Taxes Due October 15th
Personal and Real Estate taxes are due October 15th. You can come in office, pay online (3.9% fee that the county doesnt not keep) mail in your payment or use…
Sloan-Hendrix September News
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, September 23rd from 3:30 to 6:00. Immediately following Parent/Teacher conferences, the Sloan-Hendrix Faculty vs. Seniors’ softball game will be held at the ballfield. There…
Pocahontas Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In Motorcycle Accident
34 year old Sarah Pratt of Pocahontas died Saturday of injuries she sustained in a motorcycle crash on Friday. The Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 7:44 p.m.…
Threat Made Against Pocahontas Public School District
On September 19, 2021, at approximately 06:00 A.M., the Pocahontas Police Department was made aware of a possible threat against the Pocahontas Public School District. This threat was made via…
Swedish Butter Cookies
Swedish Butter Cookies recipes. Super easy to make and delicious! 1 Cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda powdered sugar…
Fire Science Hits 100% Pass Rate
POCAHONTAS, AR Sept. 17— BRTC Freshmen Caleb Myers, Steven Layne, and Braedan Noblin recently completed theEmergency Medical Responder (EMR) class in BRTC’s Firefighter Essentials Program. They then took the Arkansas Fire Academy’s EMR certification exam, and all three passed iton the first attempt, which gives BRTC a 100% pass…
BRTC’s Nursing Class of 2021 Achieve 100% Pass Rate for Licensure
POCAHONTAS, AR Sept. 17— The 22 students who graduatedfrom BRTC’s Practical Nursing Program on June 29, 2021, all passed their NCLEX-PN exam (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing) on the first attempt. This…
Investigation Reveals Child Pornography On Man’s Phone
A Mountain View man has been charged in Circuit Court with possessing and sending child pornography. Chad Christopher Lowe, 39, admitted to Mountain View Police to logging into a website…
Man Convicted And Sentenced In Sexual Assault Case
In Jackson County Circuit Court, Judge Michelle Huff sentenced Robert Hall, 36, to twenty seven and a half years (27.5) in the Arkansas Department of Correction on an A felony-level…
LCSO warns citizens of scam
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office recently became aware of a scam circulating involving Amazon accounts. The victims receive a call from a person claiming to be an Amazon representative…
Saturday, Sept 18th is Freedom In The Park In Imboden
“Bring A Lawn Chair, A Friend And Leave Your Money At Homeâ€, that’s the message from Mrs. Judy Henderson concerning this year’s Freedom In The Park. The annual Freedom in…
Popular Current River Resort Destroyed By Fire
Numerous fire departments were called in to battle what was descended as a massive fire at The Landing in Van Buren on the Current River. Crews first got the call…
Grandmother Charged With Two Felonies For Introducing Contraband Into Jail
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Mountain Home woman, 60 year old MARY V. WARD, on two felony charges following an investigation that was undertaken when it…
September Events and Programs at Powhatan Historic State Park
​ Trial by Jury at Powhatan ​September 18th from Noon-3pm ​$5 per person Put yourself in the place where history happened at Powhatan and join us for a Trial by Jury on…