Saffell VFD Annual Fundraiser
The Saffell Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fundraiser on November 1st. They’ll be serving Fish/Chicken Dinners with all the fixins plus dessert and a drink. $15 for adults…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested By RCSO
20 year old, Cole Walker of Walnut Ridge was arrested October 13th by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Walker is charged with: Careless and Prohibited Driving Possession of a Controlled…
Man Arrested After Pointing Weapon At Couple Holding A Baby
A Batesville man was arrested after an incident on Saturday where he allegedly pointed a firearm at at couple holding a child during an altercation. Authorities report that video footage…
Powhatan Historic State Park: Ghost Walk
Powhatan Historic State Park will host its “Ghost Walk” programs Saturday October 18. Programs begin at 6:00p.m. and run every 20 min until 8:40p.m. Participants will visit historic buildings, hearing…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
October 13th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Brenton McCurley, 57 of Wideman,…
Sharp County Man Jailed For Violently Assaulting His Wife
Sharp County arrested 31-year-old Daniel Alwin of Cherokee Village last week for allegedly violently assaulted his wife at their home on Arapaho Drive. Alwin is charged with Aggravated Assault In…
What In The World? The Things You Find!
On one of our outings recently we spied this box on a “Two Hour Parking” sign in front of the Howell County Courthouse in West Plains Missouri. A few moments…
Up The Road: The Mystery of the Bond Dance Hall Explosion
Mass grave, unidentified victims and more questions than answers in a tragic explosion that occurred on Main Street in West Plains Missouri. On April 13, 1928 shortly after 11pm a…
Imboden Man Arrested on Traffic And Drug Offenses
Lester McCain, age 70 of Imboden was arrested on October 11th by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. McCain was charged with: DWI-Drugs 1st Offense Failure To Obey Stop Sign Possession…
Obituary: Deborah Ann Phillips
Deborah Ann Phillips, 72 of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas passed away at her residence on October 9, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late…
Man Arrested On Probation Revocation On Friday
Joseph Aaron Sanders was arrested on a Revocation warrant on Friday. Sanders received 48 months probation for a Class D Felony charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In late August,…
Obituary: Kendra Jo “Morgan” Sloan
Kendra Jo “Morgan” Sloan, 64, of Smithville, entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, surrounded by loved ones. She was born…
Obituary: Debra Lynn Dubroc
Debra Lynn Dubroc, 70 of Hoxie passed away October 9, 2025, at her residence. Born on February 14, 1955, in Batesville, AR. She was a housekeeper and worked in the…
Man Accused Of Attempting To Strangle Family Member
A Black Rock man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to strangle a family member. Ricky Wayne Turner was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault On A Family Or…
Foster Care Facts hosted by Together We Foster
Do you live in Lawrence or Randolph County and want to make a difference? Whether you’re interested in becoming a foster parent or volunteering, we’d love to connect with you!…
Mountain lion killed in Hot Spring County vehicle collision
A motorist struck and killed a mountain lion on Arkansas Highway 84 near Exit 91 of Interstate 30 in Hot Spring County at about 10 p.m. Wednesday. This is the…