Obituary: Rebecca Stephens
Rebecca Stephens, 52, of Black Rock, departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026. Rebecca was born on July 29, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John Blackwell and…
Suspect In 2020 Robbery Is Now Incarcerated In Sharp County
Stashia Rasha Martin, age 27 of Cabot Arkansas has been arrested for her involvement in a September 2020 incident that occurred near Peeble’s Bluff in rural Sharp County Arkansas. According…
Obituary: Peggy Ann Pierce (nee Coker)
Peggy Ann Pierce (nee Coker) ,94, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at home in Carbondale Illinois. Born on August 30, 1931, in Strangers Home/Alicia Arkansas, Peggy lived a…
Obituary: Mary Katherine Liscomb
Mary Katherine Liscomb, 69 of Hoxie passed away February 7, 2026, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.Born July 13, 1956, in Walnut Ridge, she was the daughter of…
LAWRENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER’S PROCLAMATION PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that the Lawrence County Election Commissioners have set the following polling places for the 2026 Preferential Primary, Non Partisan General & Annual School Elections on Tuesday,…
Obituary: James Robert “Rob” Heard, Jr.
James Robert “Rob” Heard, Jr., 63, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away February 7, 2026.Rob was born December 22, 1962, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Bob and Shirley Heard. He was…
No Injuries In Early School Bus Accident In Alicia
No injuries reported after a Hoxie School Bus was involved in an accident in Alicia on Tuesday morning. Alicia Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, MedicOne Ambulance and Resource Officers…
Sex Offender Arrested And Charged In Lawrence County
Joshua Adam Starkey was arrested early on Tuesday February 10th 2026 according to online booking records. Starkey was booked into the LCSO Detention Center on charges of Burglary and being…
Investigation Ongoing, Contractor Arrested After Authorities Say He Stole From Customers
On January 20th, 2026 the Sheriff’s Dept. opened an investigation into 36yr. old Brandon Wolner of Corning. The Sheriff’s Dept. had been contacted by numerous people about a contractor taking…
Sheriff’s Candidate Plans Meet And Greet In Walnut Ridge
Candidate for Lawrence County Sheriff Richy Thatcher released the following statement today announcing a Meet And Greet in Walnut Ridge on February 21st. From Candidate Thatcher: As the Sheriff’s election…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
February 9th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last three weeks. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Samantha Cohn,…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (2/2/2026-2/9/2026). Jeremy Barnum, 42, of Searcy, was arrested for Theft of Property. Johni Craft, 47,…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Intent To Deliver Controlled Substance And More
Justin French, age 43 of Pocahontas was booked into the RCSO on Sunday afternoon according to online records. French was charged with: Possession With Purpose To Deliver Controlled Substance-Meth/Cocaine Possession…
JPD Investigating Saturday Shooting
Jonesboro Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1900 block of Cedar Heights Drive. Dispatch received a call around 5:30 pm and was advised of a person who…
Lawrence County Woman Tased And Arrested
An incident on Saturday night left a Lawrence County woman, arrested after officers had to deploy a taser. On Saturday night, a traffic stop shortly before 11:00pm escalated quickly before…
50th Annual Ravenden Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser
Mark your calendars! The Annual Ravenden Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Fund Raiser is set for March 7th at 5pm! This year’s festivities mark the 50th Year for the event!!! Bingo,…