Obituary: Danny Lee Pittman
Danny Lee Pittman, 59 of Portia, died November 16, 2023, in the St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 4, 1964, in Jonesboro; son of the late Louie and…
Obituary: Marlene Wilcoxson Gwaltney
Marlene Wilcoxson Gwaltney, age 74, passed away November 14, 2023, after a short illness. Daughter of Marlin and Mary Sue Wilcoxson of Walnut Ridge, she resided since 1974 in the…
Sharp County Receives Grant From The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership
The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that we were awarded a grant from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership to create an Opioid Overdose Response Team. This grant…
Former Lawrence County Sheriff Waymond Hutton Passes Away
Waymond Lynn Hutton, 80, of Walnut Ridge, AR passed on to his Heavenly Father on November 16, 2023. He was born in Hoxie, AR on July 20, 1943, in Hoxie,…
Obituary: William ”Tom” Thomas Wilson
William ”Tom” Thomas Wilson, 75, of Black Rock, AR passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home. He was born in Helena, AR, on November 10, 1948, to…
Breakfast With Santa At Portia City Hall
The Portia Fire Department will host “Breakfast With Santa” on Saturday December 2nd from 8am-11am at the Portia City Hall located at 505 W. Front Street. Plates will be $5…
Celebrate ‘Troutsgiving’ with the AGFC
LITTLE ROCK — Skip the shopping and online sales this holiday season and celebrate the bounty of the outdoors with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s annual trout stocking program…
Sharp County Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (11/6/2023-11/13/2023). An average of 60 inmates were housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Christopher…
Names Released In Sharp County After Two Bodies Discovered
Sharp County Sheriff’s Department has now released the names of the two men found deceased in a cabin near the Wirth community on Sunday. According to law enforcement, Michael Luke…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT November 13, 2023 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. Halle Dyer, 24 of Cave City, was sentenced…
Sharp County Investigating After Two Bodies Discovered
Investigators from Sharp County were called in after authorities say two bodies, a father and son were discovered on Sunday by the Grandfather. Sharp County 911 received a call stating…
Greene County Deputies, ASP Respond to Vehicle/Pedestrian Fatal Crash Saturday Night
At approximately 11:12 pm on November 11th, Paragould Emergency Services received a 911 call from a motorist advising that they believed they had struck a person walking on Highway 358…
Portia’s Old Fashion Christmas
Portia’s Old Fashion Christmas will be held Saturday December 2nd with a parade at 4pm. After the parade (4:30-5:30) there will be Christmas Music, Santa in the school house, complimentary…
Attn: Hunters, Cabins Available In The Powhatan Area
Attn: Hunters, Cabins Available In The Powhatan Area Cabins available for rent in the Powhatan area. Cabins are $125 per night, minimum stay 2 nights. For more information call: 870-809-1302…
Live Auction! Vintage Tractors and More
Live Auction Saturday, November 18th 10:00am Rain or Shine we are selling!!! 2614 SE Front Hoxie Arkansas 72433. Part of the Dan & Ann West lifetime collection. The late Mr.…
WRICE opportunities increase for duck hunters in 2023-24
Duck hunters will find a significant boost in acreage and fields available this season for private rice field hunting through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation…