Investigation Continues Into Vandalism As New Reports Of Damage Surface
Black Rock Police Chief Bryan Archer reported the BRPD is investigating more vandalism that has recently occurred. BRPD was already investigating the defacing of a commercial building on Main Street,…
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…
Man Arrested In Imboden On Sunday, Charged With Domestic Battery
Lawrence County Deputies responded to a 911 call on Sunday afternoon reporting a male suspect had “attacked” a female at a residence in the 900 block of West 3rd Street…
Obituary: Harvey Lee Medlock
Harvey Lee Medlock, age 82, of Black Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025. Harvey was a devoted horse trainer and lifelong horseman who took great…
Man Booked On Battery And Endangering Minor Offenses
Bradly Knuckles was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Saturday according to online records. Knuckles is charged with: Battery 3rd Degree Domestic Battery 3rd Degree Endangering The Welfare…
Woman Charged In Lawrence County On Numerous Charges
Pernetra Deshae Hill was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Saturday according to online records. Hill is charged with: Breaking Or Entering Continuing Criminal Enterprise Criminal Mischief Theft…
Ravenden Springs Man Charged With Domestic Battery And Drug Charges
32 year old, Justin Arnett of Ravenden Springs was arrested and booked into the RCSO Detention Center on Saturday according. Arnett is charged with: Domestic Battery in the 3rd Degree…
Ravenden Springs Man Arrested On Drug Charges
Billy Whitlow, age 42, of Ravenden Springs was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on Saturday according to court records. Whitlow is charged with both Possession Of…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges
Blade Fisher, age 23 of Pocahontas was arrested by the Pocahontas Police Department on Saturday according to online records. Fisher was charged with: Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Possession Of Drug…
ASP Releases Report On Deadly Clay County Accident
Arkansas State Police report a Missouri man was killed, and a Paragould woman was injured on Thursday in a head-on collision occurring on a bridge in Clay County. Joseph Blurton,…
Holiday Editorial: The Good Old Days
Ah the good old days. Christmas and the holiday season certainly brings me many thoughts of nostalgia. I don’t recall many of the presents that I received as a child…
Collins Theatre of Paragould Presents Home Alone
Save the Date! December 25, 26, 27, and 28! Home Alone $8 Adults$6 KidsPrice includes taxesSeats available at the door
WBU Awards Service Pins
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University has recognized several employees who have reached milestones of service at the university. Service pins were presented during WBU’s Employee Service Award Banquet…
Two Deceased In Early Morning House Fire
On December 18, 2025, at approximately 3:40 a.m., an Izard County Deputy discovered a house fire near the 5000 block of Arkansas Highway 56 in Violet Hill. The Franklin Fire…
Cookies and Cocoa at Citizens Bank Imboden
Please join us on Christmas Eve morning until we close at noon for cookies and cocoa to celebrate the Christmas Season. We wish all our amazing customers a Merry Christmasand…
Convicted Offender Arrested After Failing To Comply
A convicted sex offender in Independence County has been arrested after authorities say he failed to comply with sex offender registration and reporting requirements. Nicholas Horton Smith, age 34, was…