BRADFORD MAN CHARGED IN DECEMBER 2024 DEATH
April 24, 2025 Jarrett W. Cousins, 40, of Bradford, has been formally charged with First-Degree Murder in the December 2024 death of Clara Blaxton, 45, of Independence County. Blaxton’s body…
Obituary; Vernon James “Jim” Girard
Vernon James “Jim” Girard, 68, pf Pocahontas, passed away on April 20, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Jim was born on October 2, 1956, in Walnut…
Two Detention Officers Charged with Animal Cruelty After Death of Retired Police K9
On Sunday afternoon, April 13th, this office received an anonymous tip via our website tip line concerning the possible maltreatment of retired K9 Bane, a former K9 officer with our…
Obituary: Brian Kent Meridith
Brian Kent Meridith,74 years of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Imboden, the son of Charles “Bud” Tibbles Meridith…
Boating Accident Claims One Life, Injures Another
Authorities are reporting that on Tuesday afternoon Carol Sellers age 77 from Lexington Oklahoma died at a Mountain Home Hospital and her husband Hugh Sellers also 77 years old was…
Statement Regarding Legislative Audit Findings From The Greene County Sheriff
Earlier today, local media outlets published a report recently released by Arkansas Legislative Audit (ALA) concerning our audit for Fiscal Year 2023. The report documents that money was found to…
Pocahontas Woman Arrested in Bank Theft
Authorities arrested 45 year old Heather Pankey of Pocahontas after investigators say she accessed numerous customer accounts while working for the bank, transferring funds into a joint account that belong…
Search Warrant Results In Arrest For Sexual Material Involving Minors
Authorities executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at a residence in the 100 block of Longhorn Drive in Viola. An investigation by ICAC, uncovered evidence regarding the possession of…
Sharp County Weekly Arrest Report Released
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/14/2025-4/21/2025). Melissa Boyd, 44, of Arkansas, was arrested for Contempt of Court and…
Drowning Victim On Easter Sunday Identified By Authorities
Authorities report that 87-year-old Robert Clark of Mountain Home drown on Sunday in the Howard Cove area. Clark was seen by witnesses with a paddle in his boat as it…
Obituary: Darryl Anthony Clark
Darryl Anthony Clark 58, of Jonesboro passed away April 18, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Born June 5, 1966, in West Memphis, he was the son of…
Authorities Search For North Arkansas Man Involved In Deadly Shooting
Law Enforcement in Marion County are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting in Bull Shoals. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a suspect identified as Brooks…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
April 21st, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Aaron Slayton, 41 of Benton,…
Elbert Vaughn Memorial Hunt 2025
Winners from the 2025 Elbert Vaughn Memorial Hunt held on Saturday April 19th. Bench show: Overall winner: Kevin Minton Queen of the Show: Gary Uchtman Hunt: Overall Winner: Brad Houltzhouser…
Happy Easter
We hope that all our readers have a wonderful Easter holiday! ‘Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees Filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.’ ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christ the…
ASP CID ASSISTS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
April 18, 2025 BATESVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating a double homicide after the Independence County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) requested assistance. On…