Obituary: Kaine Ethan White
Kaine Ethan White, age 18, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Kaine was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on April 11th, 2007 to parents David White…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/28/2025-5/5/2025). Elmer Bacus, 48, of Searcy, was arrested for Domestic Battering-3rd Degree. Amber Baney, 34,…
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Corning Man
On May 18, 2025, a Corning Police Department officer observed a black Chevy Cobalt traveling on West Main Street that appeared to have been spray painted. The officer then ran…
Family & Friends Continue To Search For Missing Paragould Woman
Searchers continue looking for missing Jessica Paige Kemp, last seen in Greene County on May 5th. Searchers say they have several areas of interest but no new developments as of…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Mariano Tolentino, 39 of Melbourne, was arrested on…
Locations For FEMA Assistance For March 14-15 Severe Weather And Tornadoes
LITTLE ROCK – FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are Starting Monday, May 19, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of…
AGFC Conducts Seasonal Sampling On Spring River
The Trout Management Program conducted seasonal sampling on Spring River this past week. Sampling corresponded with ongoing projects of the fishery, but was also the first time the program has…
Paragould Man Sentenced After Drugs And Paraphernalia Discovered In Vacation Home
Authorities report that one of two people arrested at a home on Cranfield Road in Mountain Home after drugs and paraphernalia were discovered during a compliance check in February 2024…
$500,000 Bond Set For Rape/Sexual Assault Suspect
Authorities report that 20-year-old James Bennett Powell was arrested on Thursday. James Bennett Powell is charged with two counts of rape, three counts of second degree sexual assault, two counts…
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FATALLY SHOOT ARMED SUSPECT FOLLOWING STORE ALTERCATION
ALMA, Ark. — On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) received a report of a reckless driver near the 7-mile marker eastbound on Interstate…
Shooting Investigation Underway In Cleburne County
On May 11 around 5:24pm deputies responded to an address on Pine Snag Road in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived they made contact two males that both had…
Obituary: Bobby Jerrell Thompson
Bobby Jerrell Thompson, 70 of Fontaine, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 24, 1954, in Walnut Ridge; son of the…
Search Continues For Missing, Search Now Focused On Lawrence County
The search for a woman last seen on May 5th in Greene County has expanded into Lawrence County. Family says Jessica Paige Kemp was last seen at a primitive campground…
Polaris Ranger Stolen From Imboden Early Friday
A Polaris Ranger 570 was stolen from a barn across from East 1st Street in Imboden at around 4:15am on Friday. Two males walking with a white or light colored…
Internet Crimes Against Children Division Announces Three Arrest
First up was the arrest of Steven Speirs on Monday afternoon. On April 29, 2025, a home health nurse contacted the police, stating that she had been tending to a…
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas
Springtime turtle traffic in Arkansas! From the AGFC: Warmer weather means turtles are on the move to find mates and nesting spots. That’s why you might see them cruising through…