Woman Arrested On Outstanding Warrants By LCSO
A Hoxie woman was arrested on outstanding warrants on Tuesday evening. According to online booking records, Hollie Dawn Kirksey was booked into the LCSO Detention Facility on an outstanding Bench…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Computer Child Pornography
49 year old Lee Ledbetter of Pocahontas was arrested by Randolph County authorities and booked into the RCSO jail on Tuesday night. Ledbetter is charged with: Computer Child Pornography/Class B…
Winter Weather Tips
With cold temperatures in the forecast here are some winter weather tips to help remind us to prepare for the chilly days ahead. If you are prepared for the hazards…
Details Released By ASP In Deadly Black Rock Accident
The Arkansas State released its Fatal Crash Report on Monday’s fatal accident that occurred on the Black River Bridge in Black Rock. According to the ASP report, George Koettel, age…
Obituary: George “Scooter” Edgar Koettel
George “Scooter” Edgar Koettel, Jr.,42 of Imboden, Arkansas suddenly passed from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Black Rock, Arkansas. He was born on April 14, 1983 to…
Woman Sentenced To 5 years In Prison On Revocation After 2024 Assault
Shayna Lynn McCormick, formerly of Lawrence County was sentenced to 5 years in the Arkansas Department Of Corrections on Revocation from an incident in 2024 where the suspect assaulted and…
BRTC Paragould Campus: Come join and learn to make Sourdough Bread!
Discover the art of sourdough bread baking in this hands-on class designed for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike! Learn the time-honored techniques of creating, maintaining, and using a sourdough starter…
Trump Commutes Prison Sentence for Son of Arkansas Politician
On January 15th, Donald Trump granted clemency by commuting the federal prison sentence of James Phillip Womack, the son of Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas. James Womack had been…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
January 20th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Billy Plunkett, 51 of Mount…
Fatal Accident Reported On Highway 63 Monday
At 12:08pm on Monday, Black Rock Police and Fire were called to a multi-vehicle accident on the Black River Bridge. BRPD arrived on scene within moments and requested assistance from…
Bail Set At $500,000 Cash For Accussed Murderer Logan Rentz
On January 19th 2026, District Judge Bigger found probable cause for arrest of Logan A. Rentz for 2nd degree murder and set his bond for $500,000.00 cash only in relation…
Obituary: Noel Baldridge
Noel Baldridge, 89, of Batesville, was born on February 14, 1936, in Caraway, Arkansas, to Otis Lee Baldridge and Carrie Smith Baldridge. He departed this life on Thursday, January 15,…
UPDATE: Statement From Hoxie PD On Officer’s Traffic Stop
An update on a story we covered on January 15th after video and audio was released involving Captain Daniel Hill of the Hoxie Police Department. The traffic stop occurred on…
Charges Upgraded In Main Street Pizza Incident
Logan Ashler Rentz, the suspect charged in the assault that occurred outside of Main Street Pizza has charges upgraded according to online booking records. Rentz was originally charged and booked…
ASP Foundation and Troop B Spouses’ Auxiliary to Host Gala
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala, presented by the Arkansas State Police Foundation and the Troop B Spouses’ Auxiliary. This highly anticipated event will…
Walnut Ridge PD Releases Statement On Active Investigation
The Walnut Ridge Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on January 16, 2026, at approximately 10:47 p.m. Officers were dispatched in reference to an unresponsive male located in…