Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (5/5/2025-5/12/2025). Phillip Barnett, 42, of Cave City, was arrested for Absconding/White Warrant. Christopher Christie, 39,…
Law enforcement responded to a one-vehicle accident on Saturday night found a teen driver with a gunshot wound to the neck. Further investigation revealed the shooting happened in the 1000…
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Daniel Young, 33 of Oxford, was arrested on…
An accident at the Bobby Humes Memorial Speedway in Black Rock was reported around 9:30pm on Friday night. Black Rock Fire Department and MedicOne ambulance were dispatched to the go-cart…
Have you ever caught a bowfin? The Natural State is home to Amia ocellicauda, the Emerald Bowfin (pictured top). These amazing living fossils have been swimming virtually unchanged since dinosaurs…
DES ARC, Ark. — On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Des Arc Police Department (DAPD) requested the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division to investigate a…
On March 20, 2024 Baxter County Deputy, Sergeant Craig Kocka, responded to a 911 call of a possible overdose in the 7000 block of Highway 5 North, Mountain Home. Sergeant…
Kimberly Lorreen McIntire, 65 of Walnut Ridge, died May 7, 2025, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born October 17, 1959, in Dallas, TX; daughter of the late,…
A visitor of Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas uncovered a 3.81-carat brown diamond in the ground while visiting with his family in April. David DeCook, a regular visitor…
A memorial visitation will be held May 16th from 5-6 pm with services starting at 6:00pm at the Birdell Church of Christ. Dylan Zacary Wells, 30, of Imboden passed away…
Court filings show a Sharp County woman was arrested this week on charges related to child sexual exploitation. Rebecca Huffmaster, age 30, was charged with sexually grooming a child, and…
It’s time to dust off the outdoor grill and start cooking. Here is a delicious recipe for “Tipsy Chicken” to start off with. Enjoy! Ingredients Whole Chicken (3-4 pounds) 1…
Authorities report 23-year-old Brock Handyside was arrested on Tuesday and charged with two counts of first-degree terroristic threatening, one count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, and one…
Authorities report a Pennsylvania man was killed in a rollover crash after his vehicle traveled off the road in Independence County. According to the Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report,…
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation (CID) Special Agents arrested Brian Keith Cooper Jr., 28, of Benton, for 22 felony counts of Child Sexual Abuse…
According to Sharp County Arkansas Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/28/2025-5/5/2025). Elmer Bacus, 48, of Searcy, was arrested for Domestic Battering-3rd Degree.…