ASP ARRESTS SUSPECT IN DEVIL’S DEN DOUBLE HOMICIDE
July 30, 2025 LOWELL, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, in connection to a double homicide that occurred…
Obituary: Raymond Leslie Alphin
Raymond Leslie Alphin, 66, of Pocahontas, AR passed away July 26, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. He was born on May 29, 1959 in Pocahontas to…
SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE DRUG AND FIREARMS CHARGES
A sex offender registered with the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office was arrested this morning, July 30th, after Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search warrant at his residence on Baxter…
Plea Deal For Shelter Owner, Probation After Being Charged With Over 50 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
Brenda Ramthun, the owner of a Greene County animal rescue shelter agreed to a plea deal admitting guilt on one felony charge, receiving probation and she can never care for…
SCAMMER ARRESTED FOR THEFT AFTER DEFRAUDING BAXTER COUNTY WOMAN
07/29/2025 A person with People’s Republic of China nationality, showing a U. S. address of West Covina, California, has been arrested on a felony theft charge filed in Baxter County…
2025 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday Is Saturday August 2nd & Sunday August 3rd
Mark Your Calendar: The 2025 Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday will begin Saturday, August 2 (12:01 AM) and will continue through Sunday, August 3, 2025 (until 11:59 PM). Sales tax, including…
Lawrence County Looks To Fill Vacancy On Quorum Court
On July 14, 2025, the Quorum Court of Lawrence County declared a vacancy in the office of Justice of the Peace, District 4. In accordance with A.C.A §14-14-1310 all officers…
Batesville Man Arrested In Connection With Cattle Theft, Investigation Continues
Independence County authorities report they have recovered nine stolen cattle valued at more than $15,000 in Independence County. A investigation began after authorities received a tip from a local sale…
Obituary: Gary Dean Wells
Gary Dean Wells, 77, of the Noland community passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at his home. He was born January 13, 1948 in Pocahontas to the late James and…
ASP RELEASES COMPOSITE SKETCH OF PERSON OF INTEREST IN DEVIL’S DEN DOUBLE HOMICIDE
July 28, 2025 – Arkansas State Police (ASP) released a composite sketch of a man seen in Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Investigators have asked the…
Obituary: Tonya Marie Skinner
Tonya Marie Skinner, 38 of Pocahontas passed away July 26, 2025, at the Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. Born March 21, 1987, in Shawnee, OK, to Danny and Carleen…
JPD Announces Multiple Arrest In Vehicle Theft Investigation
Kudos to our Delta Squad for apprehending four individuals suspected of committing a reported vehicle theft early this morning. Officers responded to the area of Nettleton and Clark, where they…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (7/21/2025-7/28/2025). Darius Carter, 32, of Texarkana TX, was arrested for Absconding/White Warrant. Joshua Cefalu, 51,…
Obituary: Vickie Lynn Burrow
Vickie Lynn Burrow, 56, of Strawberry, passed away July 25, 2025 at Searcy. She was born February 4, 1969 at Granite City, Illinois to William B. Dixon and Vickie D.…
Walnut Ridge Woman Arrested On Drug Charges In Randolph County
Ashley Truitt age 45 of Walnut Ridge was arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday according to online records. Truitt is charged with Possession of Meth/Cocaine with purpose…
Randolph County Woman Charged With Multiple Felonies Including Maintaining Drug Premise
Vivian Kemper age 45 of Pocahontas was arrested on Saturday and charged with numerous offenses. According to online records, Kemper was charged with Possession of Meth/Cocaine with intent to deliver,…