MAN CHARGED WITH SOLICITATION OF CAPITAL MURDER
A 28-year-old Oxford man is charged with Solicitation of Capital Murder after messages were found saying he would pay $3,000 to kill a woman. The woman contacted the Izard County…
Rare Species Of Plant Discovered In Sharp County
A new and rare species of plant found in only seven locations worldwide has been identified in Arkansas. The Rock Creek Natural Area in Sharp County, a unit of the…
Randolph County Sheriff Issues Stern Warning For Thieves
Sheriff Kevin Bell today issued a stern warning for thieves, Sheriff Bell stated: We’re not joking around!! Some may think so but the criminals sure don’t. For those who steal…
Obituary: Sonja Thielemer
Sonja Thielemer, 56, of Imboden passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home. She was born January 6, 1966 to Kenneth “Sonny” and Bea Thompson Mathews. Sonja was a…
Reward Offered For Information In Jonesboro Shooting Death
On September 10, 19 year old Derrick Leonard died as a result of a gunshot wound sustained at The Links apartment complex. Around 8pm that night, dispatch was notified of…
Stolen Vehicle Reported Recovered By Randolph County Sheriff
Sheriff Kevin Bell reports the stolen vehicle was recovered on 9/28/22 after a tip from a land owner. The vehicle was found on his land outside of Pocahontas. The land…
National Coffee Day
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY is today! SEPTEMBER 29thWhether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29th be sure to observe National Coffee Day! Ah, the perfect…
Pocahontas Mayor Awarded Mayor Of The Year By Arkansas Association Of Chiefs Of Police
Pocahontas Mayor Keith Sutton was honored to receive the Mayor of the Year Award from the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief David Edington and Trason Johnson attended the…
“Peanuts” Stamps will become available September 30th
The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the centennial of the birth of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz with 10 new fun-filled stamps. In a commemorative mode, characters from his beloved comic…
BRTC Awarded Governor’s Quality Award for Performance Excellence
After a spending a year evaluating its processes, systems, and policies then undergoing a 3-day, 7-person site evaluation visit, Black River Technical College has been awarded the highest level, the…
Two Shootings Reported By Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office
On 9/23/2022 around 7:24pm deputies were dispatched to an address in the 1500 block of Hiram Road in reference to a driver whose vehicle had left the roadway and gone…
Woman Charged In Stolen Credit Card Scheme
Authorities say a woman from Batesville has been arrested on charges involving stolen credit card numbers. According to official reports, Christine Antoinette Newman, age 39, worked for a cleaning company…
Murder Suspect Changes Plea To Guilty In Baxter County Case
A plea has been changed in the murder case of Tyler Wade Pickett a Mountain Home man back in 2019. Tyler Wade Pickett went missing in April 2019, his remains…
Ryan Jones Auction Presents Huge Live Auction Saturday Night
Ryan Jones Auction Presents Huge Live Auction Saturday Night, October 1st at 6:00pm ✔️1701 SW Broad Hoxie Ar. 72433 just off Hwy 63 ✔️Something for everyone we are busting at…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Aaron Presser, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (9/20-9/26) an average of 76 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Shannon Asher, 43,…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Numerous Arrest
The following individuals were incarcerated last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Justin Michael Carnes, age 28, of Russellville was arrested on September 20 on a warrant for failure…