Jury Finds Hoxie Mayor Guilty In Lawrence County
A Lawrence County jury after a short deliberation came back with a guilty verdict in the theft trial of Mayor Dennis Coggins who was accused of stealing material from the…
Obituary: Aryliss Dee Travis DeClerk
On Monday January 19th, Aryliss Dee Travis DeClerk , affectionately known as “Arkie”, passed from her earthly home. She was born on September 25th 1939 in Wilsey, Kansas, to Frank…
Statement From The Strawberry Fire Department Concerning Incoming Weather
As Fire Chief, I want to make our community aware of the extreme cold weather conditions we are expected to endure over the coming days. Forecasted temperatures and wind chills…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (1/12/2026-1/19/2026). Crissy Brigman, 35, of Hoxie, was arrested for Failure to Pay Time Pay on…
Cave City Food Pantry Receives $10,000 Grant
As part of celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Arkansas Community Foundation our Sharp County Affiliate got the opportunity to pick a nonprofit in Sharp County to receive a special…
BRTC Announces Scholarship Awarded To Allison Hampton Of Biggers
Allison Hampton of Biggers has been awarded the Proventus Scholarship in Memory of Cecile Stern. Hampton is a 2022 graduate of Pocahontas High School. She is the daughter of Carrie…
Lawrence County School District Awarded Bosch Community Fund Grant
The Lawrence County School District is excited to announce a generous $18,650 grant award from the Bosch Community Fund that will boost STEM learning in our high school science classrooms…
Woman Arrested On Outstanding Warrants By LCSO
A Hoxie woman was arrested on outstanding warrants on Tuesday evening. According to online booking records, Hollie Dawn Kirksey was booked into the LCSO Detention Facility on an outstanding Bench…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Computer Child Pornography
49 year old Lee Ledbetter of Pocahontas was arrested by Randolph County authorities and booked into the RCSO jail on Tuesday night. Ledbetter is charged with: Computer Child Pornography/Class B…
Winter Weather Tips
With cold temperatures in the forecast here are some winter weather tips to help remind us to prepare for the chilly days ahead. If you are prepared for the hazards…
Details Released By ASP In Deadly Black Rock Accident
The Arkansas State released its Fatal Crash Report on Monday’s fatal accident that occurred on the Black River Bridge in Black Rock. According to the ASP report, George Koettel, age…
Obituary: George “Scooter” Edgar Koettel
George “Scooter” Edgar Koettel, Jr.,42 of Imboden, Arkansas suddenly passed from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Black Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 14, 1983 to…
Woman Sentenced To 5 years In Prison On Revocation After 2024 Assault
Shayna Lynn McCormick, formerly of Lawrence County was sentenced to 5 years in the Arkansas Department Of Corrections on Revocation from an incident in 2024 where the suspect assaulted and…
BRTC Paragould Campus: Come join and learn to make Sourdough Bread!
Discover the art of sourdough bread baking in this hands-on class designed for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike! Learn the time-honored techniques of creating, maintaining, and using a sourdough starter…
Trump Commutes Prison Sentence for Son of Arkansas Politician
On January 15th, Donald Trump granted clemency by commuting the federal prison sentence of James Phillip Womack, the son of Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas. James Womack had been…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
January 20th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Billy Plunkett, 51 of Mount…