Obituary: Chester Wayne Green
Chester Wayne Green, 82 of Walnut Ridge; died October 20, 2023, in the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born December 8, 1940, in Alicia; son of the late…
1991 Fulton County Cold Case Solved
A murder that occurred in 1991 in Fulton County has been solved according to investigators. 19-year-old Sabrina Underwood of Huntsville Arkansas was murdered 32 years ago. State Police received information…
Hardy Police Chief’s Son Arrested With Two Other Teens
Cherokee Village Police Department has reported the arrest of the son of the Hardy Police Chief and two other teens. Carson Rose, age 19, Autumn Hall, age 18 and Shawn…
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. -Williams Baptist University has announced a generous donation of $7,500 from the First National Bank…
Theft Suspect Flees In Vehicle While Hauling Trailer Of Stolen Property
On Monday October 16, 2023, Izard County Investigator Blake Cruz along with Izard County Deputy Casey Goggans responded to the Pioneer Nursing Home and Rehab in Melbourne to take a…
Obituary: Wanda Aleen Jones
Wanda Aleen Jones, 74, of Imboden passed from this life on Tuesday, October 18, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born September 25, 1949,…
Obituary: Walter Frank Monard
Walter Frank Monard, 67 of Walnut Ridge, died October 17, 2023, in the care of Legacy Hospice at Lawrence Hall. He was loved by many, and enjoyed watching Smalltown, and…
Obituary: Frank James “Bear” Middleton
Frank James “Bear” Middleton, age 69, of Hoxie, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was born December 27, 1953,…
Paragould Man Killed In Wednesday Crash
Arkansas State Police report a Paragould man died, and another was seriously injured after a Wednesday morning crash in Greene County. The Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report stated the…
Donations Benefit Jonesboro Police Internet Crimes Against Children Division
The JPD Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division recently received four new computers donated by the JPD SWAT Foundation. The computers used in the division needed to be updated to…
Avian Influenza H5N1 Information For Poultry Producers
From the Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service:Poultry Producers, Commercial and Backyard alike, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has most recently been confirmed in Carter County Oklahoma, about 300 miles from…
ASP AND TOBACCO CONTROL SEIZE 32,671 PACKS OF CIGARETTES, VALUED AT $311,000
Arkansas State Police (ASP) and Arkansas Tobacco Control agents seized a record-breaking amount of illegal cigarettes on Thursday, October 12. The seizure included 32,671 packs of untaxed cigarettes valued at…
North Arkansas Man Wanted After Weekend Shooting
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that Leigh Blackman allegedly shot Michael Victor on Sunday, north of Yellville. Blackmon may be traveling on a motorcycle or a Gold Colored Nissan…
Meeting To Be Held By ARDOT Concerning Randolph County Project
A public meeting will be held by the Arkansas Department of Transportation in Pocahontas to discuss a new road connecting Highways 90 and 67. The meeting will take place on…
Sloan-Hendrix Canned Food Drive
Sloan-Hendrix FBLA and Beta clubs are holding a canned food drive October 12 – November 10th. Please help us support local families during the holidays! With food prices increasing, let’s…
Hillcrest FBLA To Host Pie Baking Contest
Don’t forget the Hillcrest FBLA pie bake-off at the Lynn Gym during the games against Calico Rock, October 20th. Enter a pie for $5 or come hungry and enjoy pie…