The Smithville Bank Robbery Of 1923
On April 27th 1923, three men robbed the Bank Of Smithville. The bank robbers were said to have gotten away with approximately $20,000 in cash, bonds and stamps from the…
Obituary: Lawrence David Poe
Lawrence David Poe, 70 of Pocahontas, died April 9, 2026, in the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born October 2, 1955, in Rochelle, IL, son of the late Elmer and…
One Killed, One Injured In Crash On I-57
The Arkansas State Police say a Bono man was killed and a Bono woman was injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 57 that occurred on Tuesday in Jackson County…
Pocahontas Woman Arrested By ASP On Controlled Substance Charges
57 year old, Elisa Tippitt of Pocahontas was arrested on April 11th by the Arkansas State Police-Troop C Tippitt was charged with: Tampering With Physical Evidence-Felony Possession With Intent To…
Traffic Stop Early Saturday Leads To Drug Arrest
Earl Paddon, age 70 of Pocahontas was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday April 11th 2026 by the Arkansas State Police. Paddon was charged with: Improper Head Lamps…
Justice At Jacksonport 1886, Dinner And Mock Trial At Jacksonport State Park April 25th
It’s 1886 and James Williams is dead. A.B. Williams is on trial – and you get to watch it unfold. Relive history right where it happened with a mock trial…
Walnut Ridge Man Jailed After Violating Probation
Christian Walker Ruiz was arrested on Friday April 10, 2026 and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center. Ruiz is charged with Revocation Of Probation after authorities say he violated…
ASP SEIZES OVER 1,300 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL EDIBLE PRODUCTS DURING I‑40 TRAFFIC STOP
April 10, 2026 VAN BUREN, Ark. – On Saturday, April 4, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on…
Obituary: Conner Lee Condray
Conner Lee Condray, 25, of Walnut Ridge passed away April 2, 2026, at his residence.Born November 21, 2000, in Paragould, to Lee Roy Condray Jr. and Tammy McCormick. He graduated…
Man Arrested In Randolph County On Multiple Felony Charges
Matthew Hatmon, age 32 of Pocahontas was booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on April 8th 2026 according to court records. Hatmon is charged with: Disorderly Conduct Residential Burglary-Felony…
MAN WANTED OUT OF TEXAS ON SEX CRIMES ARRESTED IN IZARD COUNTY
Deputies with the Izard County Sheriff’s Office were notified by agents with the Arkansas State Police regarding a wanted individual, David Charles Jones, 55, of Melbourne. Jones was wanted out…
Man Arrested On Controlled Substances/Paraphernalia/Tampering W/Evidence
Steven Wayne Crow was booked into the LCSO Detention Center in the early morning hours of April 10th 2026. Crow is charged with: Possession Of A Controlled Substance-Sch. I,II Meth/Cocaine…
Obituary: Rodney “Moose” Lee Rutherford
Rodney “Moose” Lee Rutherford, 65 of Hoxie passed away April 8, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.Born March 18, 1961, in Chaffee, MO, he was the son…
Obituary: Arline Wilson Beasley
Arline Wilson Beasley, 60, of Black Rock, Arkansas, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge, AR. She was born on June 10, 1965, in…
Nurse Practitioner Facing Multiple Charges
Authorities report a Mountain Home nurse practitioner is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after four women reported inappropriate conduct during medical visits, according to court records. Joseph Riley Steves,…
Imboden Girl Scouts Open House
Imboden Girl Scouts Open House We’re excited to invite all future Girl Scouts to our second open house! Location: Imboden City HallDate: April 17, 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM…