Obituary: Megan LaShae Martin
Megan LaShae Martin 38 of Hayti, MO passed away November 22, 2025. Born August 21, 1987, in Jonesboro, she was the daughter of Roy Paul Davidson and Kelly Sprinkle. She…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Justin Adams, 38 of Franklin, was arrested on…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (11/17/2025-11/24/2025). Jason Buzzard, 49, of Williford, Hold. Campos Alver Alfonsoabraham, 24, of Mayflower, was arrested…
Obituary : William Leonard Guest
William Leonard Guest, 81 of Walnut Ridge passed away November 21, 2025, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. Born April 10, 1944, he was the son of the…
Obituary: Carl Lavon Birmingham
Carl Lavon Birmingham, 82, of Black Rock, passed from this life on Thursday, November 21, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on April 13, 1943,…
Obituary: Charles David Meeks
Charles David Meeks, 61, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 26, 1964, in Pocahontas to Charles…
Crystal Bridges Announces Building Bridges; First Conversation to Feature President Barack Obama
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art today announced the launch of Building Bridges, a new lecture series celebrating the American spirit of meeting in the middle with curiosity, courage, and…
Obituary: John Leon Finney
John Leon Finney, 74 of Black Rock passed away November 19, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born October 12, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, he was the…
Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart
The Wings Over the Prairie Festival in Stuttgart will hit a major milestone – 90 years since the first event drew a few local waterfowlers who wanted to prove which…
Randolph County Drug Arrest
Randolph County Detention Center booked two men in on drug charges on Wednesday. According to online booking records, Chad Eveland, age 53 and Lawrence Baltz, age 57, were both booked…
Lawrence Healthcare Community Food Pantry To Hand Out Thanksgiving Meal Kits
We know times are tough right now, and we don’t think anyone should go without a Thanksgiving meal for their family! We will be handing out Thanksgiving Meal Kits with…
Williford Man Accused Of Rape At Knife Point
A Williford man has been arrested last week and charged with Rape, Terroristic Threatening and Aggravated Assault. According to court documents, William Evans Rutledge is accused of forcing the victim…
Proposal To Close Hoxie Police Department On Council’s Agenda
The Hoxie City Council will hear a proposal at tonight’s meeting pertaining to the closing of the Hoxie Police Department and contracting with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to provide…
Co-Defendant In Child Rape Case Has Trial Postponed
Courtney Green Bagwell, a co-defendant in a case involving the rape of child has had her trial postponed in Lawrence County. Green-Bagwell has a jury trial now set for January…
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Try this delicious pumpkin pie recipe for the Thanksgiving holiday. Ingredients 3/4 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 Large eggs1 can 100%…
Driver Identified In Monday’s High Speed Chase
The driver in Monday morning’s high speed pursuit has been identified as Dillon Mitchell, a 28 year from Memphis Tennessee according to Craighead County Sheriff’s Office booking information. Mitchell was…