Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/22/2025-9/29/2025). Talon Blackhawk, 27, of Cord, was arrested for Direct Contempt of Court.…
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: Early yesterday morning, the Arkansas State Police initiated a vehicle pursuit that led into Independence County. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist…
Sharp County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged a couple after investigators discovered a child in their care had tested positive for methamphetamine. Third Judicial Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle…
September 29th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Daniel Bailey, 48 of Melbourne,…
Alexander Chaillet of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Jail by Pocahontas Police on Sunday. Alexander Chaillet age 60 was charged with: Delivery of Meth/Cocaine Possession Of…
Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Inc. (CRDC) announces that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) Utility Assistance is closed effective immediately due to depletion of funds. In past years, we…
Arkansas Department of Education Changes to School Readiness Assistance Program Will Harm Families, Child Care Providers, and the State’s Workforce On Friday, September 19, the Arkansas Department of Education announced…
On Thursday the Pocahontas Police Department arrested Jackie Allred, age 54 of Pocahontas. Allred was booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on charges of Rape (Class Y Felony), Sexual…
Sammy William Dunlap, 92, of Portia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 6,…
Tony Lee Saylors, 57, of Milton, FL formerly of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born January 14, 1968 in Pocahontas to the late…
Lawrence County E-911 received a call reporting an overturned kayak and stranded victim on Lake Charles Thursday morning. A rescue boat from the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department was requested to…
On September 18, 2025, at 4:36 AM, the Jonesboro Fire Department and paramedics were called to the scene of a fully engulfed structure fire. Once there, they discovered a resident…
Two people were arrested on Wednesday, September 24th as part of an ongoing operation to apprehend scammers preying on victims in this area. In July, 2025 local law enforcement agencies…
Fulton County authorities have arrested 46 year old, Jeffery Norwood Mason after authorities alleged he threatened to burn his wife’s home down, then pushed a 74 year old man to…
Ryan Matthew Jones, a devoted husband, father, firefighter, auctioneer, car salesman, businessman and servant leader, leaves behind a legacy of dedication to his family, community, and fellow firefighters. Following a…
The Wood Duck In Historic Downtown Hardy Arkansas Located at 126 East Main Street in beautiful downtown Hardy Arkansas. Stop in and see our newly revamped store, designed to offer…