Lewis Completes Degree After 53 Years
Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge…
Smithville Baptist Church Detective Academy Vacation Bible School
At Smithville Baptist Church, we are inviting YOU to come to our Detective Academy Vacation Bible School. We will have classes for students of all ages from 3 through 6th…
Hoxie Woman Booked On Controlled Substance Charges
Christie Lee Ann Wimberly was arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Tuesday May 12th 2026 according to online records. Wimberly is charged with Possession Of A…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested On Battery And False Imprisonment Charges
Wesley Alan Cooper was arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Tuesday May 12th according to online records. Cooper is being held on charges of : Domestic…
Unattended baby wild animals might not be abandoned
Arkansas is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and their offspring. Throughout the spring and summer, it is not uncommon to come across unattended baby wild animals. But alone doesn’t…
Hoxie Man Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges
Paul Keaton Goodson of Hoxie was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Tuesday according to online records. Goodson is charged with Possession Of A Controlled Substance-Sch. I, II…
Powhatan Woman Arrested On Theft Charges Just One Day After Being Released
Mickie Jean Regina, age 32 of Powhatan was arrested on Tuesday May 12th 2026 by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department and booked into the LCSO Detention Center charged with Fraudulent…
Narcotics Activity Investigation Leads To Arrest
On Saturday May 9th, 2026, at approximately 12:22 P.M. the Sheriff’s Dept. was investigating information about illegal narcotic activity. The Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. observed a vehicle, and female driver…
SIS Search Results In Controlled Substance And Obstruction Charges
On Friday May 8th, 2026, at approximately 8:20P.M. the Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. went to 1100 North First Street in Datto to conduct a search. The Occupants were on parole…
Obituary: Sandra Kay Oaks
Sandra Kay Oaks, 60, of Pocahontas entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Sandra was born in Pocahontas on November 30, 1965, to the late Bill and Drucilla…
The 1982 Robbery At The Lawrence County Bank, Smithville Branch
On November 18th, 1982 at approximately 9:00am as a female bank teller was opening the doors at the Smithville Branch of the Lawrence County Bank an armed robber forced his…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (5/4/2026-5/11/2026). Kenneth Adkins, 48, of Ash Flat, was arrested Hold for Other County/State. Jerry Barker,…
121st PORTIA PICNIC BABY SHOW 2026
121st PORTIA PICNIC BABY SHOW 2026 Please read all information carefully The baby show is open to children newborn through 12 months old. Babies who have already turned 13 months…
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distribution in Lawrence County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a drive-thru USDA food distribution in Lawrence County on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9 – 11AM or until food runs out…
Wanted Out Of Compliance Offender Arrested In Batesville
Christopher J. Medley, 48, was arrested May 8 after agents with the 16th District Drug Task Force, the Batesville Police Department, and the Arkansas State Police executed a search warrant…
ASPSF Day of Giving raises $61k, 453 Single Parents Receive Spring Scholarship
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) raised $61,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on March 20, showing strong statewide support for single parents working toward a college or…