One Person Injured, One Deceased In Shooting Incident
Details have been released by authorities regarding a shooting that took place on August 20th in Cave City. Law enforcement responded to a residence on Blackstone Street in Cave City…
Obituary: James Cicero Slatton
James Cicero Slatton, lifelong resident of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, departed from his earthly home on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 88 years old and in true J.C. fashion – when…
Vehicle Reported In Spring River On Monday
At 4:15 pm on Monday the Lawrence County Dispatch Center received a report of a truck and boat trailer off in the Spring River at Imboden. A Lawrence County Sheriff’s…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (8/15/23-8/21/2023). An average of 74 inmates were housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Kaden…
Izard County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals wereincarcerated last week. Trenton Ashworth, 26 of Flippin, was arrested on August 14th fordriving on a suspended driver’s license. Courtney Keathley, 29…
Walnut Ridge Graduate Receives Scholarship
BRTC has announced that Lily Lewis of Walnut Ridge has been awarded the John and Wilma Whitlow Scholarship for Walnut Ridge Graduates. Lewis, a 2023 graduate of Walnut Ridge High…
Mountain Home Woman Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Arkansas State Police report that 53-year-old Stephanie Lynn Bay was killed on Saturday around 6pm when the motorcycle she was riding hit a large rock in the roadway causing the…
BRTC ALLIED HEALTH DISTRIBUTES COVID-19/PPE KITS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES
BRTC Director of Clinical Education/Respiratory Instructor Jessica Alphin (left) hands out Covid-19 tests and PPE kits to BRTC students during Welcome WeekBlack River Technical College (BRTC) Allied Health recently received…
Teacher Charged With Three Counts Of Sexual Assault
Madison Harned, a teacher at Mountain Home High School Career Academies has been arrested and charged with 3 counts of sexual assault second degree. Madison Harned, age 28 of Mountain…
Details Released In Child Abduction Case
Law enforcement arrested a suspect after they say a child was abducted in Mammoth Spring on Saturday, Aug. 19th around 10 a.m. Sharp County Dispatch received a call regarding a…
Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Sharp County
Sharp County Law Enforcement arrested a suspect that allegedly abducted a child. Sharp County officials say a child was abducted in Mammoth Spring on Saturday around 10 a.m. Law enforcement…
Obituary: Mearl Lovetia Pulliam
Mearl Lovetia Pulliam, 92 of Walnut Ridge passed away August 17, 2023, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mearl was born April 6, 1931, to the late Luther and Jessie Digman…
City Of Black Rock Receives Grant
Mayor Zach Wilson with the City of Black Rock announced today that the city has received its first grant since he took office. The grant for 499,963.00 was awarded by…
Batesville Man Dies In Moped Accident
Authorities report a Batesville man died around 8:50 am Thursday morning after a two-vehicle accident in Independence County. Arkansas State Police Fatality Report stated that Tim Lindsey, age 67, was…
Friday Events At The 100th Annual Lawrence County Fair And Rodeo
Friday Events At The 100th Annual Lawrence County Fair And Rodeo 10:00-9:00- Educational Building open7:00- Commerical Building opens for Breakfast(It won’t close until after Rodeo) 10:00 am- Livestock Judging in…
Changes Made Regarding City of Imboden Dumpster
Officials with the City of Imboden have made changes to the dumpster provided to the city of Imboden residents. Officials say the changes have come about after abuse of the…