Obituary: Jackie Troy Rainwater
Jackie Troy Rainwater, 86, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born in Lynn on November 15, 1939, to the late Troy and Elsie (Howard) Rainwater, Jackie lived a full…
Obituary: Carol Ann Killion
Carol Ann Killion, aged 83 of Pocahontas, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 11th at St. Elizabeth’s Place nursing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband,…
Minor Injuries Reported In Overturned Semi Accident
Minor injuries were reported in an accident Friday morning along Hwy 63 near Ozark Acres in Sharp County. Dail’s Wrecker Service of Ravenden was on scene removing the truck and…
VandenBrink Recital/Lecture is Feb. 24 at WBU
Soprano Sarah Ashcroft VandenBrink will present a lecture and recital at Williams Baptist University on Tuesday, February 24th. It will begin at 7:00 pm in the Magee Choral Room of…
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distribution in Randolph County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in Randolph County on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 9AM – 11AM or until food runs out at…
Featured Performer Lauren Richmond Food Jam : Refill the Food Pantry at Black Rock
The food jam an entertainment event sponsored by the IACS at Black Rock to refill the food pantry for the Black Area has been rescheduled for March 7 6:30 to…
Memorial Service For George Edgar “Scooter” Koettel Jr.
A memorial service will be held for George Edgar “Scooter” Koettel Jr. 1983-2026 will be held at House-Gregg Funeral Home on Thursday February 19th 2026. House-Gregg Funeral Home is located…
Livestreamed Search Yields Historic 6.03-Carat “American Dream Diamond” at Arkansas State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – Jack Pearadin, 35, of Nashville, Ark., and Michael Schumacher, 43, of Soldiers Grove, Wis., have visited Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park countless times over the years…
Batesville PD Statement Regarding Ongoing Investigation
In the interest of transparency and to address misinformation circulating on social media, we are releasing the following statement: On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the Batesville Police Department, acting on…
Man Booked On Probation Revocation Charge
Robert Dale Gallimore was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on February 11th 2026 on Revocation Of Probation charges. Gallimore was arrested in Lawrence County after LCSO deputies discovered…
Blues Artist to Perform at WBU
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – In celebration of Black History Month, Williams Baptist University will host blues artist Little Willie Farmer in concert on Friday, February 20. The show, which is…
INCARCERATED MAN CHARGED WITH 8 FELONIES AND 3 MISDEMEANORS
INCARCERATED MAN CHARGED WITH 8 FELONIES AND 3 MISDEMEANORS FOR INCIDENTS IN THE COUNTY JAIL Darren Burton, 30, who was arrested on November 23, 2025, on the multiple felony charges…
2026 Lawrence/Randolph Ag Expo
The 2026 Ag Expo is next Friday February 20th. It will be held at the Clover Bend Historical High School. Doors will open at 8 with classes starting at 8:45…
Strawberry Church Of Christ Hosting “Friends And Family Day”
The StrawberryChurch Of Christ is hosting “Friends And Family Day” on Sunday March 15th 2026. Speaker will be Steve Smith from the Harrison Street Church Of Christ in Batesville Arkansas.…
Chocolate Truffles
Make your own chocolates to give your sweetheart on Valentine’s day using this homemade chocolate truffle recipe. Chocolate Truffles 1 package cream cheese 3 cups powdered sugar 12 (1 ounce)…
Black Rock Fire Department’s Annual Chili Supper
The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chili supper on February 28th 2026. The chili supper will be held at the Black Rock Cafeteria/Community Center starting at…