Early Morning UTV Accident Kills One And Injures Another
Authorities report a UTV rollover accident in rural Cleburne County early this morning has killed a Quitman man. According to Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report, Joseph Edward Applewhite, age…
JPD Announces Arrest Of Man For Rape That Occurred Two Years Ago
The Jonesboro Police released the following statement this week concerning the arrest of Jose Garza. “Great job goes to our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division for the arrest of…
Sex Offender Compliance Operation Held This Week
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office today released information on a multi jurisdictional operation that focused on the compliance of some 40 sex offenders within the county with an emphasis on…
Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Allegedly Giving Husband Fentanyl
Authorities say a Lakeview woman has been arrested on manslaughter charges. Jennifer Kornegay, age 51 was arrested after she allegedly gave her husband fentanyl for pain relief. Investigators say the…
Obituary: Virginia Daile (Pickney) Goff
Virginia Daile (Pickney) Goff of Hoxie passed from this life and transitioned to her eternal home on Monday, December 11 at the age of 62, following an 8-month bout with…
Obituary: Elaine Kegley Gilliam
Elaine Kegley Gilliam, 94 of Hoxie, died December 13, 2023, in the Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Born August 2, 1929, in Clay County; daughter of the late, Alfred…
Dozens Of Bikes Given To Students At Hillcrest Elementary
Dozens of students at Hillcrest Elementary will be awarded a new bicycle at their annual Christmas party today! The bikes are gifted to the children by the City of Lynn…
Authorities Report A Ravenden Man Injured In Accident On Monday
Authorities report Cody Robinson, age 38 of Ravenden was injured when he tried to avoid a herd of deer in the roadway, ran off the road, and struck a tree,…
Obituary: Dr. Dennis Blake Pulliam
Dr. Dennis Blake Pulliam, 73 of Hoxie passed away December 11, 2023, in the St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 30, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, to the late…
Man Sentenced For 1991 Stabbing Death Of Woman
Man Already Convicted Of Murder In Arkansas Sentenced For 1991 Stabbing Death Of Woman A man convicted murder in Arkansas has now been sentenced for the stabbing death 32 years…
Two Paragould Women Killed In Crash
The Arkansas State Police on Monday released the identities of two women who died Sunday night when their car flipped over. According to the Arkansas State Police report the crash…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (12/4/2023-12/11/2023). An average of 68 inmates were housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Melissa…
Sheriff Releases Statement After Head Jailer Arrested
From Clay County Sheriff Ronnie Cole:On Thursday December 7th the Clay County Detention staff noticed Head Jailer Tammy Miller-Spears take a female inmate into an employee restroom. The female 38-year-old…
Lawrence County School District Rewarded for Student Growth
Walnut Ridge – The Lawrence County School District was awarded $28,100 in incentive funds through the partnership with the PEER Network to honor student growth. The PEER Summative Student Growth…
Strawberry Man Convicted On Several Felony Counts
Richard Randolph, age 56 of Strawberry was convicted and sentenced to 48 months probation and several fines. Randolph was convicted of 2 counts of aggravated assault (felony), terroristic threatening (felony)…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report Released
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. Hope Roberson, 31 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on December 4th for disorderly conduct. Austin Payne, 28 Salem,…