Halloween Safety Tips
Whether your Halloween plans are for adults or kids, there’s plenty to consider before choosing a costume, putting on makeup, and eating a bag full of treats. To help you…
Dumpsters To Available November 14-19th For Lawrence County Residents
Lawrence County will have Class IV dumpsters available from November 14-19th at the corner of 2nd and Main in Black Rock and the Lawrence County Road Department Shop located on…
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: RUTLEDGE WARNS OF FENTANYL PILLS MISTAKEN FOR CANDY
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning the public about the increased prevalence of illegal fentanyl pills designed to look like well-known candy. As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware…
Sharp County Arrest A Cherokee Village Man On Drug Charged
Jarrett Stanford, age 35, was arrested in Sharp County for possession of meth or cocaine, possession of meth or cocaine with the purpose of delivery, manufacturing a controlled substance, meth…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host a Woodworking Workshop
Powhatan Historic State Park will host an introduction to woodworking workshop on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 1888 Powhatan Courthouse on the grounds of…
Teen Arrested After Pursuit And Being Shot Attempting To Rob A Female
Authorities are reporting a teen who escaped from a Memphis hospital after being shot while attempting to rob a female was arrested following a pursuit after days on the run.…
Scrappers EHC Will Be At The Black Rock Foothills Festival November 5th
The Scrappers EHC will be at the Black Rock Foothills Festival in the small Community Center on Saturday, November 5th, from 9:30 – 2:30. We will have a Christmas Photo Booth…
Powhatan Ghost Walks Is This Saturday
Looking to get spooky at a state park this weekend? Powhattan Historic State Park is hosting Ghost Walks this Saturday. This park is home to a number of ghost stories,…
Saffell Fall Fundraiser And Big Deer Classic
The Saffell Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Fish/Chicken Dinner featuring live music from The Walker Family on November 5th beginning at 5pm. The fundraiser will also include an auction…
Man Arrested After Breaking Into Residence And Assaulting Female With A Bat
A Paragould man has been charged with assault after he he broke into a woman’s residence and struck her with a baseball bat. Authorities say Akious Howard, age 21, forced…
Obituary: Steven Parke
Steven Parke, 82, of Imboden, Arkansas passed away on October 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on February 29, 1940 in Imboden, Arkansas to Jay and Dorothy (Kimbro)…
Downtown Playhouse to Stage “The Mousetrap”
An Agatha Christie mystery takes the stage starting in November, as the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas presents “The Mousetrap.” Tickets are now on sale for the production, which opens Nov. 5 and…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Shane Russell, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (10/18-10/24) an average of 78 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Russell Adams, 25,…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Numerous Arrest
The following individuals were incarcerated last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. David Smart, 56, of Horseshoe Bend was arrested October 17 on a bond revocation. Charles Handford Branch,…
Life In Prison For Man In Fulton County Murder Case
Jacoby Goehler, the suspect accused of the murder of DavidLee Stansbury in April of 2021 in Salem, has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison on Friday for murder…
Portia Beans & Ham Fundraiser
Beans & Ham Fundraiser to be held Thursday November 3rd at 5pm Dine in or pick up, the event will be held at the Old Portia School $6 per plate,…