Powhatan Historic State Park to host Trial by Jury
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury on Saturday, May 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the…
Obituary: Carol Sue Brown
Carol Sue Brown, 80, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Saturday April 26th at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born…
Obituary: Elton L. Fielden
Elton L. Fielden (“Yat” if you’re from Engelberg), 92, of Pocahontas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at Randolph Home where he was in his second year reigning as King.…
Citizens Bank, Sloan-Hendrix Schools honor Andrea Hickman for ‘Excellence in Citizenship’
Andrea Hickman, Dyslexia Interventionist and teacher mentor at Sloan-Hendrix School District, was named to receive the March “Citizens Bank Excellence in Citizenship” award. With this new program, Citizens Bank and…
PROSECUTOR RULES OFFICERS JUSTIFIED IN FATAL SHOOTING
April 25, 2025 GILMORE, Ark. — Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood has determined that law enforcement officers were justified in the use of deadly force in connection with…
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…