Cherokee Village Man Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
Alan Lynn Phelps of Cherokee Village was booked into the Sharp County Detention Center on Monday May 4th 2026 according to court records. Phelps is charged with (2) counts of…
Obituary: Lola Mae Manning
Lola Mae Manning 94, of Pocahontas passed away May 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born December 14, 1931, in Swifton, AR, she was the daughter of the late…
Occupational Therapist Pleads Guilty
Occupational Therapist Pleads Guilty to One (1) Count of Permitting Child Abuse and Four (4) Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juvenile Sonia F. Hagood, Prosecuting Attorney for the…
Hoxie Woman Arrested On Stolen Vehicle And Hit-And-Run Charges
Brittany Cox, age 32 of Hoxie, was arrested after she allegedly stole a Chevrolet Camaro from Baptist Memorial Hospital and was later involved in a hit-and-run accident in Paragould. Cox…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCARCERATION REPORT
May 4th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Bruce Whitenack, 44 of Melbourne,…
The Dismemberment At Lake Charles
In 1981, investigators from Newton County Missouri descended on the area of Lake Charles State Park and the Lawrence County Landfill off Hwy 25 near Eaton. Law enforcement was investigating…
Davidsonville Historic State Park to host Needlepoint Workshop
Davidsonville Historic State Park will host a Needlepoint Workshop on Saturday June 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Join a park interpreter to learn the historic basics of the…
Williford Woman Booked On Controlled Substance Charges
Tonya Marie Dotson, age 37 of Williford was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Detention Center on Thursday April 30th 2026 according to online booking records. Dotson was booked…
Woman Charged With Commercial Burglary In Randolph County
42 year old, Jamey Jones of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on Friday May 1st 2026 according to online records. Jones is booked on…
Prosecutors Say Use Of Force Justified In April Shooting
MAY 1, 2026 Statement from Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton today: Today, my office was notified that Prosecutor Drew Smith has concluded that, based on the facts presently available, Deputy…
Lawrence Healthcare Food Pantry Distribution May 4th
Lawrence Healthcare Food Pantry Distribution May 4th Our next food distribution is Monday, 5/4 from 9am-11am! NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS Location: 1217 W Main, Walnut Ridge, AR (adjacent to LMH ER)
Pocahontas Man Sentenced In 2025 Negligent Homicide Case
Second Judicial District Prosecutor announced that Taylor Rhoades of Pocahontas pled guilty to two counts of Negligent Homicide and was sentenced to twelve years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections,…
Obituary: Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr.
Obituary: Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr. June 4, 1974 — April 27, 2026 It is with great sadness and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of Gary Bernard Jackson, Sr.…
Man Arrested On Battery, Resisting, Public Intoxication, Criminal Mischief
Johnnie Dee Ray Scales, age 25 was arrested in Independence County on Wednesday April 28th according to arrest reports. Scales was booked into the ICSO Detention Center on charges of:…
BRTC LETA Instructor Receives National Award
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Instructor Ashley Boles recently attended the annual Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety in Baltimore, Maryland, where he presented and was…
Imboden Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrants Thursday Evening
John Kincade, age 53 of Imboden was arrested on Thursday evening after Deputies from Lawrence County made contact with the subject walking down Hwy 63 in Black Rock. Kincade was…