Obituary: Murrey Lonn Grider
Murrey Lonn Grider of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away from this life on February 24, 2026. He was born January 8, 1944, to Murrey J. Grider and Janice (Huckaby) Grider, both…
JPD Responds To Deadly Shooting Wednesday
Jonesboro Police along with emergency personnel responded to a shooting scene in the 2000 block of Belt Street. When JPD officers arrived on scene they discovered a male with apparent…
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE ARREST KANSAS HOMICIDE SUSPECT FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
An Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper arrested a Kansas man suspected in an attempted first-degree murder following a traffic stop on Highway 65 south of Clinton. On Tuesday, February 24,…
Sheriff’s Candidate To Hold Listening Forum In Black Rock
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Candidate Cody Turner to hold a Listening Forum at Black Rock City Hall on Saturday February 28th 2026 at 7pm. From Candidate Turner: Come out to another…
Imboden Man On Bond For Drugs/Firearms Arrested Again On Drug Charges
Dickie Earl Mitchell, age 70 of Imboden was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Detention Center on Tuesday February 24th, 2026. Mitchell is charged in Sharp County with :…
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distribution in Randolph County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host drive-thru USDA food distributions in Randolph County on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the following locations: Reyno Community Center 6790 Biggers-Reyno Rd…
Lawrence County Chamber Receives Henry Award for Tourism Attraction of the Year
Lawrence County Chamber Receives Henry Award for Tourism Attraction of the YearBeatles at the Ridge Festival earns statewide tourism honor The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has received the 2026…
ASP Arrest Two Men On Possession Charges Monday
Arkansas State Police arrested Darron Davis, age 24 and Wentzell Davis, age 47 of St. Louis on Monday evening, February 23,2026. Both subjects were charged with: Possession With Purpose To…
Lawrence County Inmate Charged With CSAM Transferred To Lonoke County For More CSAM Charges
A Lawrence County inmate that was charged in Lawrence County in September 2025 with 15 counts of Possessing/Distributing/Viewing Matter Depicting Child Sex has been transferred to Lonoke County where he…
ST. PATTY’S ON THE SQUARE – MARCH 14TH!
Downtown Pocahontas is going green again! St. Patty’s On The Square is back, bringing a full day of music, food, shopping, and festive fun for the whole community. Whether you’re…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCARCERATION REPORT
February 23rd, 2026 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Danny Strong, 49 of Guion,…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On DWI And Possession Charges
26 year old, Tyler Steen of Pocahontas was arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday evening according to arrest records. Steen was charged with: DWI-Drugs Possession Of A…
20 Year Old Ravenden Springs Man Arrested On Burglary And CSAM Charges
20 year old, Nicholson Dawson of Ravenden Springs was arrested in Sunday February 22nd by the Pocahontas Police Department according to arrest records. Dawson is charged with: Commercial Burglary (Felony)…
Early Voting for the 2026 Preferential Primary Continues
Attention Lawrence County! Early Voting for the 2026 Preferential Primary In the conference room of the Lawrence County Courthouse. Early Voting dates and times are as follows: Feb. 17-20: 8:00am…
Congratulations Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds
Congratulations to the Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds! All four ball teams, Junior Girls, Junior Boys, Senior Girls, Senior Boys are 2025-2026 conference champions and district tournament champions!
Uncertainty surrounding Arkansas library funding undermines state’s literacy efforts
In his commentary this week, editor-in-chief Andrew DeMillo of the Arkansas Advocate writes that the uncertainty surrounding state libraries couldn’t come at a worse time for a state trying to…