Obituary: Daphine Starr
Daphine Starr, 94, of Smithville passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. She was born February 3, 1928 in Lawrence County, Arkansas to…
Lawrence County Class IV Dumpsters Available March 7-11
Class IV Dumpsters will be available Monday Through Friday, March 7th- 11th from 8:00am to 5:00pm The dumpsters are for non-household waste, such as appliances, shingles, building materials etc. The…
City Of Ravenden Accepting Applications For Full Time Employee
The City of Ravenden, AR has announced that it is searching for a full-time City Maintenance worker. The position would total 40 hours per week, and the employee would work…
Meetings To Be Held In Lawrence County To Address Need For Broadband Connections
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is hosting public meetings across Lawrence County in March to address the need for improved broadband connections. The meetings will be held on this…
Michelle Sheets Announces Candidacy for Lawrence County Clerk
Michelle Sheets has officially announced her candidacy for Lawrence County Clerk. She has been working in the Lawrence County Clerk’s office for 7 years and is currently the probate and…
Jonesboro Police Announce Arrest In Credit Card Fraud Case
In early February 2022 a victim noticed that his credit card was used fraudulently at multiple locations in Jonesboro. The victim called his card company and learned that a new…
Obituary: Glendon Ray Graham
Glendon Ray Graham, 89 of Walnut Ridge; passed away February 27, 2022, in Lawrence Hall Nursing and Rehab Center in Walnut Ridge. Born July 26, 1932, in Walnut Ridge; son…
Days of Prayer for Ukraine in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed March 1 – 3 as special days of prayer for Ukraine in Arkansas. Governor Hutchinson stated “I hope you’ll join me in prayer for the…
Arkansas Department Of Corrections Sergeant Fatally Shot
Authorities are reporting that an Arkansas Department of Correction sergeant was fatally shot on Monday morning while assisting a local law enforcement agency in central Arkansas. According to Pulaski County…
Owner Of Barn Destroyed By Fire Offers Thanks To All That Reached Out To Help
Today we were contacted by Mr. Clifford Adams of Ravenden Springs who recently lost his barn and contents to a fire. The following is Mr. Adams statement: Most of you…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Announces Numerous Arrest
The following individuals were booked into the Izard County Detention Center during the past week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Kelly Michell Blundell, 31, of Calico Rock was arrested…
Pocahontas Man Killed In Accident On Hwy 62
Arkansas State Police are reporting that 29 year old Nathan Johnston of Pocahontas was killed in an accident this morning on Hwy 62 at the 11 Point River Bridge. According…
Suspects Developed After Suspicious Large Fire In Imboden
Less then 24 hours after a suspicious fire destroyed a large barn and several hundred round bales of hay, authorities have three suspects. Three female juveniles were identified and sources…
One Killed And Three Injured In Accident On Wednesday
Arkansas State Police is reporting a Fulton County man was killed and three others were injured Wednesday in a one-vehicle accident. According to Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report, Edwin…
Wednesday Night Fire In Imboden Suspicious According To Authorities
At 10:06 pm the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department was called to a large barn fire located near the Spring River Access in Imboden. Firefighters arrived to find several hundred round…
Charges Filed Against Man In Strangulation Case
On November 21, 2021, the Jonesboro Police Department responded to an unresponsive person in the 2200 block of Clover Drive. Officers found Sabrina Benson lying on the floor of the…