Second Suicide In Less Than 24 Hours Reported
Law enforcement and emergency personnel have responded to two suicides in Lawrence County in the last 24 hours. Hoxie Police responded to a report of a suicide in the 300…
Man Sentenced To 35 Years For Sexual Assaulting 6 Year Old
On September 29th, Brandon Allen Leonard formerly of Lawrence County pled guilty for his part in the rape and sexual exploitation of a 6 year old child. Brandon Allen Leonard…
Local Egg Company Recalling Eggs After Salmonella Contamination
Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge is recalling 12-count and 18-count cartons of free-range large brown eggs after federal health inspectors detected Salmonella contamination at a processing site. The…
Emergency Responders Called To Suicide On Tuesday
At 5:37pm on Tuesday the Lawrence County E-911 Dispatch received a report of a male victim with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, MedicOne Ambulance, Strawberry Fire Department…
Upcoming Events At The Makers Market In Walnut Ridge
The Makers Market located at 116 West Main Street in Walnut Ridge has several upcoming events! Beginning October 4th and continuing through October 31st they will be hosting a “Pumpkin…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/22/2025-9/29/2025). Talon Blackhawk, 27, of Cord, was arrested for Direct Contempt of Court.…
Pursuit Ends in Foot Chase; Suspect Still at Large
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: Early yesterday morning, the Arkansas State Police initiated a vehicle pursuit that led into Independence County. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist…
Couple Charged After 6 Year Old Test Positive For Drugs In System
Sharp County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged a couple after investigators discovered a child in their care had tested positive for methamphetamine. Third Judicial Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
September 29th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Daniel Bailey, 48 of Melbourne,…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Delivery Of Controlled Substance
Alexander Chaillet of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Jail by Pocahontas Police on Sunday. Alexander Chaillet age 60 was charged with: Delivery of Meth/Cocaine Possession Of…
LI-HEAP Utility Assistance Program Closure
Crowley’s Ridge Development Council, Inc. (CRDC) announces that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LI-HEAP) Utility Assistance is closed effective immediately due to depletion of funds. In past years, we…
AACF Statement on ADE Changes to School Readiness Assistance Program
Arkansas Department of Education Changes to School Readiness Assistance Program Will Harm Families, Child Care Providers, and the State’s Workforce On Friday, September 19, the Arkansas Department of Education announced…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On Felony Indecency, Rape & Assault On A Child Charges
On Thursday the Pocahontas Police Department arrested Jackie Allred, age 54 of Pocahontas. Allred was booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on charges of Rape (Class Y Felony), Sexual…
Obituary: Sammy William Dunlap
Sammy William Dunlap, 92, of Portia, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 6,…
Obituary: Tony Lee Saylors
Tony Lee Saylors, 57, of Milton, FL formerly of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born January 14, 1968 in Pocahontas to the late…
Rescue Personnel Assist With Overturned Kayak On Lake Charles
Lawrence County E-911 received a call reporting an overturned kayak and stranded victim on Lake Charles Thursday morning. A rescue boat from the Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department was requested to…