Anonymous Gift Endows Jones Professorship at WBU
An anonymous gift has endowed a professorship in honor of a former Williams Baptist University president. The $250,000 gift establishes the Thomas O. Jones Professorship at WBU. Jones, the sixth…
Obituary: Elizabeth Elvira Lacy
Elizabeth Elvira Lacy, 89 of Walnut Ridge, passed away April 28, 2025, in the Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born November 8, 1935, in Jonesboro; daughter of the late…
Oak Forrest Cemetery In Black Rock Announces Annual Cleanup Date
OAK FOREST CEMETERY. Annual Cleanup is Saturday , May 10th , 2025 ,9:00 a.m. You will need to bring your own tools . Did you know that anyone that has…
Probation/Parole Searches Result In Drug Arrest
On April 29, 2025, the Corning Police Department, in conjunction with the Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Probation and Parole, conducted a series of probation searches within the City of…
Corning Man Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges
On April 29, 2025, officers from the Corning Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call on West Main Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who exhibited…
Small Ruminant Field Day Planned In Saffell
This field day will contain useful information for small ruminant producers. If you currently have small ruminants or plan to have some in the future, please join us for this…
ASP ARRESTS MAN AFTER ROAD RAGE SHOOTING
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers responded to a road rage incident involving gunfire on Interstate 40 westbound near the 175-mile marker…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/21/2025-4/28/2025). Mackenzie Clayton, 31, of Cave City, was arrested for Delivery of Meth or Cocaine…
IACS kindergarten registration / open house
The IACS kindergarten registration / open house for all grades will be May 8th from 4pm-6pm. If you’ve been curious about our campus and what we offer, come check us…
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. Jessica Adams, 39 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested…
ASP Releases Report On Fatal Crash That Occurred Friday
The Arkansas State Police report a crash west of Paragould killed a Paragould man and injured a minor on Friday. The Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report stated the crash…
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Trial by Jury
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury on Saturday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the…
Obituary: Carol Sue Brown
Carol Sue Brown, 80, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Saturday April 26th at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born…
Obituary: Elton L. Fielden
Elton L. Fielden (“Yat” if you’re from Engelberg), 92, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Randolph Home where he was in his second year reigning as King.…
Citizens Bank, Sloan-Hendrix Schools honor Andrea Hickman for ‘Excellence in Citizenship’
Andrea Hickman, Dyslexia Interventionist and teacher mentor at Sloan-Hendrix School District, was named to receive the March “Citizens Bank Excellence in Citizenship” award. With this new program, Citizens Bank and…
PROSECUTOR RULES OFFICERS JUSTIFIED IN FATAL SHOOTING
April 25, 2025 GILMORE, Ark. — Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood has determined that law enforcement officers were justified in the use of deadly force in connection with…