Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (10/5/2026-10/12/2026). Amber Baney, 35, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Failure to Pay Time Pay…
Obituary: Kenneth Rhea Stephens Jr.
Obituary Kenneth Rhea Stephens Jr., of Imboden, Arkansas, passed away on October 9, 2026 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. He was born on January 3rd, 1952 in Imboden, AR. He…
Obituary: Patrick Neil Hovis
Patrick Neil Hovis of Ravenden departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge at the age of 77. Patrick was born on October…
Collins Appointed To Serve Remaining Term On Imboden Council
At Monday night’s Imboden City Council meeting, Gary Collins II was appointed to serve as Councilman for Position 1 for the remainder of the year, filling the seat left vacant…
Tuesday Storytime at the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library
The Bobbie Jean Memorial Library in Imboden will host a story time each Tuesday at 2:00pm. All ages are welcome! Not only is storytime fun, it’s an excellent way for…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer and call for action to improve access to timely diagnosis and quality care. The theme…
Obituary: Gwendolyn Suzanne Black
Gwendolyn Suzanne Black Feb 2, 1971 – Oct 9, 2026 Gwen Black, 55, passed from this life October 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On Controlled Substance & Firearm Charges
46 year old, Robert Miller of Pocahontas was arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Monday October 12th 2026 according to booking documents. Miller was booked into the RCSO…
Lawrence County Christmas Cheer
The Lawrence County Christmas Gift Giving Organization formerly called “LC Angel Tree” will now be called “Lawrence County Christmas Cheer”. This is due to the previous name being trademarked. Everything…
Smithville Man Booked On Controlled Substance & Public Intoxication Charges
46 year old, Steven Crow of Smithville was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Saturday October 10th 2026 according to booking documents. Crow was…
Obituary: Lloyd George Kingsland
Lloyd George Kingsland, 87, of Hoxie, died October 9, 2026, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born September 29, 1939, in Redondo Beach, CA, son of Elmer and…
Obituary: Willie Dial Ballard
Willie Dial Ballard, of Pocahontas, passed peacefully at his home on October 8, 2026. He was born September 27, 1957, to Buster Ballard and Elizabeth Burke Ballard. He leaves behind…
Public Meeting Spring River Bridge Replacement
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Spring River Str. & Apprs. (Imboden) (Hwy. 62) | Job 101119 JOIN ARDOT FOR AN IN-PERSON PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 4:30PM – 6:30PM OPEN HOUSE FORMAT…
INCARCERATION REPORT IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
October 12th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Colby Marquez, 26 of Springfield…
Obituary: Grace Ellen Chastain
Obituary Grace Ellen Chastain, 90, of Imboden, passed from this life on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 22, 1935, in Parkin, to the…
Standoff In Pocahontas Ends With Suspect In Custody After Tear Gas Deployed
Authorities report a domestic disturbance on Heather Drive in Pocahontas turned into a standoff that lasted three hours before an arrest was made. According to reports, Pocahontas Police responded to…