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…
Randolph County Resident Recipient of NEA National Heritage Fellowship
Pat Johnson, founder of the Eddie Mae Herron Center Museum in Pocahontas has been named one of ten, 2024 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment for the Arts. This…
19 Year Old Arrested After A Robbery In Hospital Parking Garage
A 19 year old Craighead County man was arrested on aggravated robbery charges after he allegedly robbed a man in the parking garage at St. Bernards Hospital. The suspect identified…
Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun newspaper, and the response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. We would like to…
Christmas History
The first Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole and illustrated by John Callcott Horsley in London on the 1st of May 1843. The central picture showed three generations…
Obituary: Linda Faye Mattox Ellis
Linda Faye Mattox Ellis, 64, of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her home. Linda was born on Thursday, September 26, 1957, in Elaine, to…
A Dark Day In Lawrence County, Smithville Shooting 38 Years Later
On this day in history, June 3rd 1983, a shootout occurred at a farm just outside Smithville Arkansas leaving Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Matthews and federal fugitive Gordon Kahl both…
Have You Seen This Trailer? Stolen From A Business In Imboden
This 2021 dump trailer was stolen either late night on the 15th or early morning of the 16th from Hi-Spec Tooling located on 1st Street in Imboden. Lawrence County Sheriffs…
Christmas on Elm Street in Ravenden 2020
Beginning December 1st, you are looking for holiday family entertainment then stop by the Christmas on Elm Street light display in Ravenden. Turn some Christmas music on your car radio,…
Thanksgiving 2020
The Thanksgiving holiday has always been a special time to give thanks for our blessings and gather with our family, and friends. During this holiday season, staying at home is…
COVID-19 Quarantine and Home Isolation
If you were within six feet of a person while they were infectious with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or more, you should go into quarantine for 14 days, even if…
Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of COVID-19. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. As you…
2020 Virtual ATOD Like a Boss 5k
Instead of having the traditional race this year we have decided to host a virtual race. Participants will complete the 5k on their own time. Everyone who participates will receive…
Suspect In Sydney Sutherland Murder Admits To The Crime According To Arkansas State Police
On Monday, Quake Lewellyn was escorted into a Jackson County courtroom where Judge Harold Erwin found probable cause to formally charge Lewellyn with capital murder, kidnapping and rape in the…
Continued Coverage: Sydney Sutherland Murder Investigation
Quake Lewellyn, 28 years old of Jonesboro has been arrested and charged in the murder of Sydney Sutherland. Lewellyn is currently being held in the Jackson County Jail under charges…
Northeast Arkansas Shows Highest Growth Rate Over The Week Of July 19 through July 25
Governor Hutchinson announced this today during his daily briefing. The governor also announced another 787 new cases bringing the total cumulative case count to 40,968 since March. An additional 6…