Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
Candidate for Lawrence County Sheriff Richy Thatcher released the following statement today announcing a Meet And Greet in Walnut Ridge on February 21st. From Candidate Thatcher: As the Sheriff’s election…
February 9th, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last three weeks. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Samantha Cohn,…
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (2/2/2026-2/9/2026). Jeremy Barnum, 42, of Searcy, was arrested for Theft of Property. Johni Craft, 47,…
Justin French, age 43 of Pocahontas was booked into the RCSO on Sunday afternoon according to online records. French was charged with: Possession With Purpose To Deliver Controlled Substance-Meth/Cocaine Possession…
Jonesboro Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1900 block of Cedar Heights Drive. Dispatch received a call around 5:30 pm and was advised of a person who…
An incident on Saturday night left a Lawrence County woman, arrested after officers had to deploy a taser. On Saturday night, a traffic stop shortly before 11:00pm escalated quickly before…
Mark your calendars! The Annual Ravenden Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Fund Raiser is set for March 7th at 5pm! This year’s festivities mark the 50th Year for the event!!! Bingo,…
50 year old, Scottie Medlock of Maynard was arrested on Saturday evening by Randolph County authorities. Medlock was booked into the RCSO Detention Center on charges of: Resisting Arrest Fleeing…
Cody Turner, candidate for Lawrence County Sheriff is holding a “Listening Event” in Black Rock on February 28th. The event will take place at 7pm at the Black Rock City…
The Town of Strawberry recently applied for the Arkansas Rural Community Grant to purchase a side by side and trailer for the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department. The Town of Strawberry…
On Thursday, the winners of S&H Quick Stop’s Annual Super Bowl Giveaway. Six winners were chosen, congratulations to: Anthony Guilliams Cheryl Gosha Virgie Sundahl Teresa Nunally Joe Bell Jerry Jones…
Just a reminder to my NEA people District 1 workshop coming the first Saturday in March. You ever wonder what modern day trapping looks like? Come check it out! You…
Multiple fire departments responded early Friday morning to a structure fire on with victims still reportedly inside the residence. At 3:47am Sedgwick and Walnut Ridge Fire were dispatched to a…
Hayden Matheny has joined the elite 1K Club after she scored her 1000th point on Senior Night as a Sloan Hendrix Lady Greyhound! Congratulations Hayden!
Christopher Micheal Johnson, age 52 of Williford, was arrested in Sharp County on Thursday and charged with multiple offenses. Johnson was charged with: Criminal Mischief 1st Degree Cruelty To Animals…
Bobby Hare, age 51 of Imboden was arrested by the Pocahontas Police Department on Thursday. Hare was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Hare is currently incarcerated in the Randolph…