Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the body loses its…
Hoxie Man Arrested After High Speed Pursuit
Authorities report a Hoxie man is behind bars after he fled from police in Jonesboro at speeds over 100 mph along with a blood-alcohol reading over twice the legal limit.…
Body Recovered After Drowning On Strawberry River
The body of a 21 year old male was recovered this evening June 23rd after he drown earlier at the Peebles Bluff boat ramp on the Strawberry River in Sharp…
ASP CONFISCATES HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS IN TWO MAJOR TRAFFIC STOPS
In less than 24 hours, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized over 300 pounds of illegal narcotics during two separate traffic stops. On June 19, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m.,…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (6/16/2025-6/23/2025). Jessica Adams,39, of Arkansas, was arrested for Reckless Driving and…
Corning Man Arrested For Pulling A Gun In Road Rage Incident
Paragould PD arrested a Corning man after authorities say he pulled a gun on another driver during a road rage incident. 21-year-old Jeremy Hammock of Corning was charged with one…
Obituary: Glenda Sue Rice
Glenda Sue Rice, 78 of Hoxie passed away June 20, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born September 1, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, to the late…
Train Cars Derail Near Sedgwick Overnight
Lawrence County authorities report three coal cars derailed near Sedgwick overnight, all three empty. The incident occurred on a BNSF Railway track near Sedgwick shortly before 2am. No injuries were…
Summer Party Ideas
With warm weather here it’s a great time to head outdoors and throw a Summer Party or event. If you are thinking of July 4th cookouts, family reunions, or any…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELEASES WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Edward Macias, 52 of Horseshoe Bend,…
Two Females Rescued By Sharp County Authorities After Being Lost On River
Two females, one age 40 and a 12 year old daughter were floating on inner tubes on Thursday afternoon when they were reported hours overdue to Sharp County authorities. Poughkeepsie…
Obituary: James William Sellers
James William Sellers of Black Rock passed away June 18, 2025 at the age of 67. He was born February 3, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Ray Sellers and…
One Vehicle Crash Results In Rollover, Fire, and Fleeing Driver
Greene County Deputies and ASP Troopers responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on Hwy 358 near the Hwy 412 Bypass. As units were enroute, dispatch was advised…
Arkansas Man Sentenced To Probation On Three Counts Involuntary Manslaughter
A Missouri judge sentenced Clayton Rainwater of Newark Arkansas to probation after pleading guilty to charges involving a deadly crash that killed a mother and her two kids in May…
Obituary: Royce Leon Helms Sr.
Royce Leon Helms Sr., 99, of Smithville died June 15, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 10, 1926, in Smithville, he was the son of Carl…
SAFER INTERNET MONTH: NEW SAFETY RULES FOR A NEW ONLINE WORLD
“Children as young as seven are being targeted online, and we’re seeing a sharp increase in sextortion cases involving minors,” said Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas Internet Crimes…