Davidsonville Historic State Park to host Needlepoint Workshop
Davidsonville Historic State Park will host a Needlepoint Workshop on Saturday June 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join a park interpreter to learn the historic basics of the…
Williford Woman Booked On Controlled Substance Charges
Tonya Marie Dotson, age 37 of Williford was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Detention Center on Thursday April 30th 2026 according to online booking records. Dotson was booked…
Woman Charged With Commercial Burglary In Randolph County
42 year old, Jamey Jones of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on Friday May 1st 2026 according to online records. Jones is booked on…
Prosecutors Say Use Of Force Justified In April Shooting
MAY 1, 2026 Statement from Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton today: Today, my office was notified that Prosecutor Drew Smith has concluded that, based on the facts presently available, Deputy…
Lawrence Healthcare Food Pantry Distribution May 4th
Lawrence Healthcare Food Pantry Distribution May 4th Our next food distribution is Monday, 5/4 from 9am-11am! NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS Location: 1217 W Main, Walnut Ridge, AR (adjacent to LMH ER)
Pocahontas Man Sentenced In 2025 Negligent Homicide Case
Second Judicial District Prosecutor announced that Taylor Rhoades of Pocahontas pled guilty to two counts of Negligent Homicide and was sentenced to twelve years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections,…
Obituary: Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr.
Obituary: Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr. June 4, 1974 — April 27, 2026 It is with great sadness and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr.…
Man Arrested On Battery, Resisting, Public Intoxication, Criminal Mischief
Johnnie Dee Ray Scales, age 25 was arrested in Independence County on Wednesday April 28th according to arrest reports. Scales was booked into the ICSO Detention Center on charges of:…
BRTC LETA Instructor Receives National Award
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Instructor Ashley Boles recently attended the annual Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety in Baltimore, Maryland, where he presented and was…
Imboden Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrants Thursday Evening
John Kincade, age 53 of Imboden was arrested on Thursday evening after Deputies from Lawrence County made contact with the subject walking down Hwy 63 in Black Rock. Kincade was…
ARREST MADE IN BAXTER COUNTY FOLLOWING CHILD EXPLOITATION AND EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATION
GAMALIEL, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP), in coordination with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, has arrested Michael Raymond Wamser Jr., 61, of…
Hatfield Presents Chapel Drawing to WBU
Startup Chapel has held a special place in Terry Hatfield’s heart ever since his days as a student at Williams Baptist University. So, the 1975 WBU alumnus put his artistic…
4-H Youth Shooting Sports Club Information
Lawrence County 4-H now offers Shooting Sports!! Join us on May 13 at the office for an interest meeting. This club will give kids age 9-19 the chance to learn…
Today’s Supreme Court Decision
Today’s Supreme Court Decision Opening the door for politicians to further manipulate district lines, silence voters, and undermine the foundation of our democracy LITTLE ROCK – Today the US Supreme…
FORMER SWIFTON POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
April 29, 2026 SWIFTON, Ark. — On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office requested the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate…
Imboden Man Arrested In Felony Firearm Charges
Tim Davis, age 59 of Imboden was arrested on Tuesday by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office according to online booking records. Davis was charged with: Driving While License Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked-Misd. Possession…