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…
Two Men In Custody Charged With Hardy Break-In
Authorities say they’ve arrested two men after they broke into an office in Hardy, and stole Native American artifacts and sports memorabilia before attempting to burn the building. On June…
FATAL WRECKS ON I-30 IN UNDER ASP INVESTIGATION
Road Worker Killed, 2 Other Fatalities in Separate Crash July 21, 2025 The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a series of early morning wrecks that occurred along Interstate 30…
Williford Mother And Grandparents Charged After Drugs Found In Children’s System
A judge found probable cause to charge Charles and Brandy Vick with introduction of a controlled substance into the body of another person and first-degree child endangerment. The charges are…
Obituary: Brenda Alline Brown
Brenda Alline Brown, 78 of Imboden, Arkansas, passed from this life surrounded by loving family Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Cottages. She was born June…
Sharp County’s Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (7/14/2025-7/21/2025). Cara Armstrong, 55, of Arkansas, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Paul…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host July quilting workshop
(POWHATAN, Ark.) –Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Quilting Workshop on Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join park staff to learn how to draft a…