WBU Adding Agriculture Business Degree
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture…
County Clerk Gives Update On IRS Penalties Leveed Against Lawrence County
At Monday’s monthly meeting of the Lawrence County Quorum Court, Lawrence County Clerk Brandi Parker updated Justices on the progress made by her office and staff in reducing fees, penalties…
Chocolate Truffles
Make your own chocolates to give your sweetheart on Valentine’s day using this homemade chocolate truffle recipe. Chocolate Truffles 1 package cream cheese 3 cups powdered sugar 12 (1 ounce)…
Man Sentenced After Confessing To 2004 Murder
A north Arkansas man was sentenced Monday for a murder in Fulton County that occurred in 2004. Dennis Kingston age 66 agreed to a plea deal for murder and was…
Obituary: Barbara Deneane McFarlin
Barbara Deneane McFarlin, 54, of Pocahontas died suddenly, February 5, 2025. Born May 5, 1970, in Pahokee, FL; daughter of the late, Earl Mann Jr and Frances Jean Lee Mann.…
Sharp County Incarceration Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (2/3/2025-2/10/2025). David Berlin, 35, of Everett WA, was arrested for Parole/Probation Violation. Timothy Dover, 36,…
Man Arrested On Stalking, Threatening And Cruelty To Animals Charges
On February 8th, 2024, at approximately 7:04 P.M. the Clay County Sheriffs Dept. received a 911 call reporting an altercation at 414 CR 453, southwest of Pollard. When the Sheriffs…
Man Charged With Manslaughter And Maintaining A Drug Premise
Authorities say a joint investigation between the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Arkansas State Police has resulted in the arrest of Michael Moore of Flippin in the death of Alisha…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
February 10th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Shaun Bickford, 42…
Habitual Offender Arrested Again
Thomas Wayne Ashcraft of Cave City was arrested on February 7th by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office on charges of (2 counts) Revocation of SIS and a Felony Court Pick…
Ronnie Glen James
This is an address change notification: Ronnie Glen James, age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend moved on to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, February 6, 2025,…
Obituary: Pamela Bagwell
Pamela Bagwell of Pocahontas passed away January 30, 2025, at the age of 66 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 7, 1958, in Walnut Ridge…
Walnut Ridge Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison
Walnut Ridge Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison For Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Being A Felon in Possession of 26 Firearms Terry Duane…
Obituary: Marsha Lynn Burris
Marsha Lynn Burris, 55, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Marsha was born on October 28, 1969, in Pocahontas, to Max Earl Seamans and Norma Keel…
Jailer Arrested On Numerous Charges After Assaulting Coworker
Authorities report a Randolph County jailer has been charged with multiple charges after investigators said he pinned a female coworker against her will at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. 25-year-old…
Rector Police And Clay County Sheriff Dept Arrest
On February 3rd, 2024, at approximately 1 1 :45 P.M. the Rector Police Dept. made a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was 64yr old Danny…