Sharp County Inmate Charged With 24 Counts Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
An investigation into a Sharp County man in custody since mid July has resulted in new charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. On Thursday, 46-year-old James C. Collins of…
DHS works to make SNAP benefits available, delays furloughs and office closures
County offices to remain open, workers to stay on until at least Nov. 22; additional impacts possible then if shutdown continues (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — The Arkansas Department of Human…
Details Released By ASP In Fatal Walnut Ridge Pedestrian Accident
The Arkansas State Police released its fatal crash report on the deadly pedestrian accident that occurred on Sunday November 2nd. According to the ASP report, 53 year old Anthony Ruiz…
Town Of Portia Announce Plans To Move City Hall
Town Of Portia Announce Plans To Move City Hall Dear Portia Residents, We are happy to announce that the Town of Portia will be returning to the historic Portia School…
Obituary: Donald “Clay” McEntire
Donald “Clay” McEntire, 80 of Hoxie passed away October 31, 2025, at Lawrence Hall in Walnut Ridge. Born July 22, 1945, in East Prairie, MO, to the late Alvin and…
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Harllis Ruiz Sr.
Anthony “Tony” Harllis Ruiz Sr. 53, of Walnut Ridge, died November 3, 2025. Born November 3, 1972, in Chicago, IL, son of John and Linda Malden Ruiz. He was united…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Mountain View Man Following Child Exploitation Investigation
In April 2025, the Stone County Sheriff’s Office received a tip indicating that child sexual exploitation material was being distributed from a device located within Stone County. Upon receiving this…
Community to be the focus of Hillcrest veterans event on November 11
Strawberry-Hillcrest High School will host its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 11, focusing on the theme of “Community and Service.” The 2025 function will feature veterans along with…
Cherokee Village Teen Charged With Possessing Child Abuse Materials
18 year old, Joshua Todd Coates of Cherokee Village was arrested on Monday in Fulton County. Coates was charged with Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Coates bond is listed…
Third Arrest Made In Large Meth Bust, Search Warrant Turns Up Nearly 11 Pounds Of Meth
Authorities announced a third person has been arrested in connection with a large methamphetamine seizure made last week near Mountain Home. Cameron Baker Jr., 22, of Calico Rock, was arrested…
Man Held On $250,000 Bond After Being Charged In Fulton County
30 year old Justin Patrick Smith of Horseshoe Bend was arrested last week in Fulton County. Smith was charged with Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Computer Exploitation Of…
Disciple to Perform at WBU Sunday, Nov. 9
The Christian rock/metal band Disciple will perform at Williams Baptist University on Sunday, Nov. 9. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center, with the doors opening at…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (10/27/2025-11/3/2025). Carter Brewer, 22, of Hardy, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated-1st Offense,…
Randolph County USDA Food Distribution
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in Randolph County to set up a USDA Food Distribution. We will be at the Pocahontas Community Center and Calvary Missionary Baptist…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
November 3rd, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. James Farris, 55 of Horseshoe…
Sloan-Hendrix Veterans Day Program
Sloan-Hendrix School will host a Veterans Day program on November 11th beginning at noon with a catered lunch sponsored by FBLA. The music program will begin at 1:00 pm. Art…