Four Arrested In Sharp County Drug Arrest
On January 29th, the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, 3rd Judicial Drug Task Force, 16th Judicial Drug Task Force, and Cave City Police executed a search warrant on Blackstone Street in…
Obituary: Tonya R. Guthrie
Tonya R. Guthrie, 65, of Batesville departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Imboden surrounded by her loved ones. Tonya was born on May 19, 1959, to Bobby Lewis…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Richard Branscum, 36 of Calico Rock,…
Sharp County Man Already Serving 20 Years Is Sentenced For Additional Crimes
A north Arkansas man sentenced in May of 2024 to a 20 year prison sentence for possessing child pornography, has received an additional 20 years for the rape of a…
One Person Killed In Single Vehicle Accident On Saturday
The ASP reports a Drasco man was killed is after a single vehicle crash on Saturday. According to the Arkansas State Police, at 11:14 a.m., Feb. 1., Lance Montana Knapp…
Groundhog Day
February 2nd is Groundhog Day. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter…
Obituary: Pamela Bagwell
Pamela Bagwell of Pocahontas passed away January 30, 2025 at the age of 66. She was born December 7, 1958 in Walnut Ridge to Denver Rash and Wynona Compton Rash.…
Cherokee Village Man Charged With Videoing Underage Girls
On January 26th, Joshua Craig Robison, 45, of Cherokee Village was booked into the Fulton County Jail on multiple charges after authorities were contacted by Arkansas Crimes Against Children Division…
Heart Day at St. Bernards
Join St. Bernards on February 13th for a day of all things heart care! We’ll have areas with helpful and free resources, screenings and education — all geared toward equipping…
Traffic Stop Leads To Drugs And Weapons Arrest
Arkansas State Police reports the arrest of two people after a traffic stop on Hwy 49 where troopers seized several guns and illegal drugs. Authorities stopped a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe…
Obituary: Chris Allan Whitmire
Chris Allan Whitmire, 57, of Walnut Ridge passed away January 28, 2025, at his home. Born September 15, 1967, in Walnut Ridge, to Jimmie Rex and Evelyn Ward Whitmire. He…
Two Sentenced In January 2024 Stabbing Death
Two suspects have pled guilty to negotiated pleas for their roles in a deadly stabbing in Salem, Arkansas. Derek Hamilton was killed in a domestic incident in January of 2024.…
Obituary: Mary Kathrine Hancock
Mary Kathrine Hancock, 88, of Walnut Ridge, was called home on Sunday, January 26, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born, September 17, 1936, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, daughter…
Attention Childcare Providers in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties!
Attention Childcare Providers in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties! The Best Care will be on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM at the Lawrence County Library –…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Incarceration Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Gregory Stroud, 63 of Melbourne, was…
One Vehicle Accident Claims Life Of Man On Friday
Authorities report a man was killed in a one-vehicle accident late Friday afternoon in Izard County. Carroll Jennings age 74 of Brockwell was pronounced dead at the scene. According to…