Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
SEARCY, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents have arrested former captain of the Little River County Jail, Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 53, of Ashdown, in…
Law enforcement and emergency personnel have responded to two suicides in Lawrence County in the last 24 hours. Hoxie Police responded to a report of a suicide in the 300…
On September 29th, Brandon Allen Leonard formerly of Lawrence County pled guilty for his part in the rape and sexual exploitation of a 6 year old child. Brandon Allen Leonard…
Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge is recalling 12-count and 18-count cartons of free-range large brown eggs after federal health inspectors detected Salmonella contamination at a processing site. The…
At 5:37pm on Tuesday the Lawrence County E-911 Dispatch received a report of a male victim with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, MedicOne Ambulance, Strawberry Fire Department…
The Makers Market located at 116 West Main Street in Walnut Ridge has several upcoming events! Beginning October 4th and continuing through October 31st they will be hosting a “Pumpkin…
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/22/2025-9/29/2025). Talon Blackhawk, 27, of Cord, was arrested for Direct Contempt of Court.…
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: Early yesterday morning, the Arkansas State Police initiated a vehicle pursuit that led into Independence County. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist…
Sharp County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged a couple after investigators discovered a child in their care had tested positive for methamphetamine. Third Judicial Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle…
September 29th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Daniel Bailey, 48 of Melbourne,…
Alexander Chaillet of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Jail by Pocahontas Police on Sunday. Alexander Chaillet age 60 was charged with: Delivery of Meth/Cocaine Possession Of…
Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Inc. (CRDC) announces that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) Utility Assistance is closed effective immediately due to depletion of funds. In past years, we…
Arkansas Department of Education Changes to School Readiness Assistance Program Will Harm Families, Child Care Providers, and the State’s Workforce On Friday, September 19, the Arkansas Department of Education announced…
On Thursday the Pocahontas Police Department arrested Jackie Allred, age 54 of Pocahontas. Allred was booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on charges of Rape (Class Y Felony), Sexual…
Sammy William Dunlap, 92, of Portia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 6,…
Tony Lee Saylors, 57, of Milton, FL formerly of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born January 14, 1968 in Pocahontas to the late…