Obituary: Ryan Matthew Jones
Ryan Matthew Jones, a devoted husband, father, firefighter, auctioneer, car salesman, businessman and servant leader, leaves behind a legacy of dedication to his family, community, and fellow firefighters. Following a…
The Wood Duck In Historic Downtown Hardy Arkansas
The Wood Duck In Historic Downtown Hardy Arkansas Located at 126 East Main Street in beautiful downtown Hardy Arkansas. Stop in and see our newly revamped store, designed to offer…
Virgina Man Charged With Child Rape In Jonesboro
A U.S. service member identified as Brandon Kyle Moore of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was charged on Wednesday with rape/sexual intercourse with a person less than 14 years of age. Court…
Traffic Stop On Monday Leads To Drug Arrest
From Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole: On Monday September 22nd, 2025, at approximately 6:00 P.M. a deputy observed a vehicle leave the boat ramp at St. Francis with expired vehicle…
Obituary: Albert Louis Baltz
Albert Louis Baltz, 82, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 30,…
Walnut Ridge Man Charged With Stolen Vehicle
Authorities with JPD report Kyle Teters of Walnut Ridge was arrested in Jonesboro after he was caught driving a stolen vehicle. Court documents stated that officers located the stolen vehicle…
Trial Date Set For Hoxie Man Charged With CSAM
A November trial date has been set for a Hoxie man accused of numerous counts of distributing, possessing, viewing matters depicting child sex. On February 10th, 2025 investigators with the…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/15/2025-9/22/2025). Kyle Baty, 41, of Hardy, was arrested for Speeding in School Zone, Driving While…
Oklahoma family finds large brown diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – On Saturday, September 13, a family from Cookson, Okla. visited Crater of Diamonds State Park and unearthed a gorgeous brown diamond weighing nearly three carats! Raynae Madison…
Man Wanted on Charges of Human Trafficking Taken Into Custody
This morning, September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:35 a.m., the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the U.S. Marshals Service, FBI, HSI, ASP, and the ADC K9 Unit, arrested…
Lawrence County Woman Charged With Battery And Endangering Minors
Hailey Grace Bratcher was arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center according to records. Bratcher was charged with: Battery 3rd Degree Endangering the welfare of a minor 2nd…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Danielle Griggs, 41 of Salem, was arrested on…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested And Charged With Rape, Indecency And Grooming A Child Victim
Johnny Justin Frazier (DOB 02-01-1987) of Walnut Ridge was arrested and charged with numerous charges involving a minor. On September 16th a Bench Warrant was issued for Frazier charging him…
Woman Charged On Saturday For Drug Possession
Coty Garner was arrested on Saturday and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center. Garner is charged with: Possession Of A Controlled Substance (Sch. I,II Meth/Cocaine) Possession If Drug Paraphernalia…
Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Exposing Herself To Officer
From the Corning Police Department: On September 19, 2025, officers from the Corning Police Department responded to a reported altercation on the 600 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, a…
Two Vehicle Accident Claims The Life Of A Highland Resident
The Arkansas State Police reports a two vehicle accident on Hwy 18 in Craighead County has killed one person and injured another. According to the ASP report, 64 year old…