Arkansas Center for Health Improvement: Maternal Health
“Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, and our teen pregnancy and infant mortality rates are nearly the highest,” said ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson.…
Black Rock Man Arrested After Second Standoff With Authorities This Week
Authorities arrested Jason Glen Holmes 5/6/1983 of Black Rock after a second standoff with the subject this week. On Monday night and into Tuesday morning officials spent more than two…
Heavy Snow Causes Delays And Power Outages
Monday’s snowfall left many travelers delayed and multiple power outages overnight In Northeast Arkansas. ArDot worked throughout the night clearing roadways across multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas. As the snow…
Williams Baptist University Campus Closed For Jan. 25 Due to Inclement Weather
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (1/25/23) – Due to the winter weather that moved into the region, Williams Baptist University has announced that there will be no in–person instruction for Wednesday, Jan.…
Standoff With Armed Male In Black Rock Last For Hours
Authorities on Monday night received a 911 call from a female in the 300 block of Walnut Street around 11:29 pm stating a male subject had made threats and at…
Former Lawrence County Sheriff Dan Ellison
Calvin C. “Dan” Ellison, 85, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born, November 26,…
Arrest Made In Murder Of Sheriff’s Office Employee
The Spring River Chronicle is reporting this morning that a suspect has been arrested in the July 2022 murder of a Fulton County Sheriff’s Department employee. From the SRC:Fulton County…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin ‘Bart’ Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (1/17/23-1/23/23) an average of 65 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Darrell Bland,…
Powhatan Historic State Park Releases 2023 Events Calendar
Powhatan Historic State Park has released their calendar of events for 2023. Check out what they have in store. February 4: X-Marks the Spot: A Cross-Stitch WorkshopFebruary 25: Bubble, Bubble,…
Izard County Announces Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week in the Izard County Detention Center. Michael Thompson, 68 of Calico Rock, was arrested on January 17 for…
One Person Arrested, One Person Sent To Hospital After Incident In Walnut Ridge
On Sunday, Walnut Ridge Police were requested to respond to reports of a person being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of NW 3rd in Walnut Ridge. Walnut…
1st Annual Firefighter’s Chili Cook Off And Silent Auction
Local fire stations compete to make the best chili. Friday February 10th at 6pm at the Randolph County Development Center at BRTC Pocahontas. For more information contact Alan Haskins at…
100th Lawrence County Basketball Tournament
The 100th Lawrence County Basketball Tournament will be hosted by Sloan-Hendrix January 21st-28th, 2023. Posted below is the schedule of games and brackets. Sloan-Hendrix Greyhounds, Hillcrest Screamin’ Eagles, Hoxie Mustangs,…
Obituary: Carroll Deen
Carroll Deen, 72, of Imboden, Arkansas passed away on January 18, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Carroll was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on June 25,…
Former Imboden Resident Arrested On Robbery And Battery Charges
A Greene County judge found probable cause Friday to charge a Leachville man with aggravated robbery.In addition to the robbery charge, David Rojas, Jr., age 23 was charged in a…
Imboden To Receive Funding For Waste Water Treatment Improvements
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission announced Thursday that the City of Imboden would receive a $170,866 for improvements to the city’s wastewater system. The Water, Sewer, and…