IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
November 17th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Brandy Lambert, 44 of Cherokee…
Pocahontas Woman Arrested On Drug Charges
41 year old, Kristy Newell of Pocahontas was arrested on Friday November 14th by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office according to online booking records. Newell was charged with: Possession of…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On Drug Charges
41 year old, Ben Stephens of Pocahontas was arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Friday November 14th according to online booking records. Stephens is charged with: Possession of…
BRTC LETA Graduates 53rd Class
On Thursday, November 13, Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) held the Fall 2025 graduation ceremony for Class 2025-B on the BRTC Pocahontas campus. The graduating…
Living Waters Worship Center Community Thanksgiving
Please join us for our annual community Thanksgiving meal! There will be plenty of food to go around and the fellowship will be even greater. Dinner will be on Thanksgiving…
Altercation Breaks Out At Downtown Black Rock Protest
Law enforcement and medics were called to a protest in Black Rock on Saturday night just after 7pm. For several days, some community members have protested a new local business…
Smithville Man Arrested On Cyberbullying Charges
Adam Homer Finley DOB 8/17/1979 of Smithville was arrested on Friday. Finley is charged with: Cyberbullying Harassment Violation of a protection order Court affidavits state the charges stemmed from accusations…
Smithville Community Thanksgiving Service
The Smithville Community Thanksgiving Service Will Be Held Wednesday November 19th At The Smithville Community Center Potluck Meal Begins At 6pm, Service At Approximately 7pm Everyone Is Invited Hosted By…
Shoppin’ Around the Christmas Tree Vendor Event
Sloan-Hendrix FBLA will be hosting our Shoppin’ Around the Christmas Tree Vendor Event on Dec.6 in the Old Gym of the Sloan-Hendrix campus. Vendor Fee is $25 Admission prices are…
Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Annual Toy Drive
We are now accepting applications for the Sheriff’s Office toy drive! To have your application taken, call or text 870-202-8046. Also, this year we will be doing Christmas Blessings for…
Ravenden Man Arrested On Drug Charges
Danny Jo Isreal was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Saturday evening according to online records. Isreal was charged with Possession of Controlled Substances Sch.I, II Meth/Cocaine Isreal…
Man Arrested on Theft Charges Saturday Morning
Lawrence County Deputies intercepted a theft suspect on Saturday morning after an alleged fuel theft. The suspect was stopped at Hwy 63 and McClamrock in Portia by LCSO deputies. Paul…
Black Rock Christmas Parade Set For December 6th
The Annual Black Rock Christmas Parade is set for Saturday December 6th. Mayor Wilson said line up will begin between 4:00 and 4:30 on St Joseph Street in the Mt.…
Sex Offender Arrested For Failure To Comply
Corey Harris age 32 of Pocahontas was arrested by Randolph County authorities on Friday afternoon according to booking records. Harris, a convicted sex offender was charged with Failure To Comply…
Dr. Mary Chung to Present Piano Concert at WBU
Acclaimed pianist Dr. Mary Chung will be in concert at Williams Baptist University on Monday, Nov. 17. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in WBU’s Manley Chapel. After she…
Woman Arrested After Fleeing From Authorities
Rachel A. Lakin was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center after refusing to stop for officers, a low speed pursuit went from Ravenden into Sharp County before the suspect…