Obituary: Gene William Stowers
Gene William Stowers 64, of Walnut Ridge passed away July 22, 2025, at the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. He was born June 23, 1961, in Jonesboro, to…
Obituary: Carleen Marie Skinner
Carleen Marie Skinner 67 of Walnut Ridge passed away July 22, 2025, at her residence. Born August 14, 1957, in St Charles, MO, she was the daughter of the late…
Sex Offender Charged with Living Near Restricted Area, Harassment
Authorities in Fulton County arrested a registered sex offender on two offenses, including residing in a restricted area as a registered sex offender and harassment. Online booking records show Joel…
Sloan-Hendrix Announces: Bell to Bell, No Cell Act Goes Into Effect
ATTENTION SLOAN-HENDRIX FAMILIES The “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act,” Arkansas Law SB142 goes into effect for all public schools beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The law states that students…
Prosecutors In Arkansas Could Seek Death Penalty In Rape Cases Involving Child 13 Years or Younger
Act 662- created the offense of capital rape which is set to go into effect on August 5th. This amended portion of SB375 would allow prosecutors to seek the death…
Pocahontas City Worker Reported Injured After Mower Rolls Into River
City Of Pocahontas administration is reporting a Pocahontas Parks and Recreation worker was transported to a Memphis hospital on Thursday morning after the lawnmower he was riding rolled over into…
Pipe Bomb Discovered, Man In Custody
A north Arkansas man is accused of building a pipe bomb and taping it under his dresser. Gavin Ogle, age 19, told his ex-girlfriend about the explosive device and that…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host band box workshop
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Band Box Workshop on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff and learn the Victorian art of making…
Brown Trout are Hitting the River
If you have ever been to the Norfork National Fish Hatchery, you know most of the fish we raise are Rainbow Trout. However, we do raise Brown Trout and Cutthroat…
Concerns Continue To Grow As RTTL Group In Rural Sharp County Announces Expansion Plans
The Return To The Land Organization who have purchased land in Rural Sharp County just outside of Ravenden has raised many questions by locals concerning their plans and ideology. The…
Saffell Volunteer Fire Department Receives $30,000 Grant
Congratulations to the Saffell Volunteer Fire Department for receiving a $30,000 Fire Protection Service Grant. This grant funding will be used to purchase up to date equipment to protect firefighters.…
Anonymous Letter Leads To Rape Charges Involving A Child
Three adults are at the center of an investigation in Lawrence County after an anonymous letter is received containing an SD card. In October 2024, Sheriff Waldrupe of the Lawrence…
Couple Maintaining Drug Premise In Calico Rock Arrested
Authorities report they have made two arrest at a suspected drug premise in Calico Rock. Florence Adkins, age 42, was arrested on charges of possession of meth or cocaine with…
POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR INTERNET STALKING OF A CHILD
POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR INTERNET STALKING OF A CHILD July 22, 2025 VAN BUREN, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in coordination with…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested On Sexual Indecency With A Child Charges
Micheal Duane Pinkston age 67 of Walnut Ridge has been arrested and charged with Sexual Indecency With A Child after an investigation into allegations he exposed himself to an underage…
Brooke Lairson Allensworth
Brooke Lairson Allensworth Missing Since: 07/12/2018 Missing From: Oil Trough, Arkansas Sex: Female Race: White Age (at time of disappearance): 37 years old Height and Weight: 5’8, 170 – 185…