Izard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
The following individuals were incarcerated last week, according to Izard County Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Michael Liscomb, 40, of Calico Rock was arrested August 1 and charged with driving on…
Hardy Man Injured In Weekend Crash Near Williford
Authorities report man from Hardy was injured in an accident early Saturday morning. Clyde Harris, age 68, was injured when authorities say he failed to negotiate a curve, ran off…
WBU Named NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution
Williams Baptist University has been named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Five-Star institution, as announced by the national office. The award covers the 2021-22 school…
Randolph County Sheriff Reports Busy Week For RCSO
From Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell:It’s been a busy week for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. The stolen truck from an earlier post was recovered in West Memphis. A homemade…
JPD Announces Arrest Of Man On Charges Of Inappropriate Relationship With Two Minors
On August 4th our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division received a tip in regards to an inappropriate relationship with a minor online. An investigation was immediately launched and detectives…
Inmate Dies In Lawrence County Detention Center, ASP Investigating
The Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of a Jonesboro man that was incarcerated in the Lawrence County Detention Center. Arkansas State Police, Matthew Scott Shipman age 35 of…
Fulton County Man Charged With Raping A Minor Numerous Times
Authorities are reporting a Fulton County man has been charged and is being held on a $350,000 bond after law enforcement investigators say he raped a child 14 times. On…
BRTC Extends Hours to Assist Students
BRTC will be extending their hours from August 15th through the 17th to allow students extra time to visit campus and register for classes, purchase their textbooks, and work out…
Monkeypox Declared a National Public Health Emergency
In light of increasing cases, the federal government has declared a national public health emergency in response to the current monkeypox outbreak. The Arkansas Department of Health has announced they…
Wanted Suspect Out Of Randolph County Arrested After Stand-off
Authorities say a standoff took place at a West Memphis hotel on Thursday. Law enforcement say a wanted person was barricaded inside the Econo Lodge on South Service Road in…
Lawrence County Cooperative School, Inc. is Hiring
ATTENTION: INCREASED SALARY! Lawrence County Cooperative School, Inc. is taking applications to work at the Haynes House group home. There are 2 positions available. They are both 2nd shift 12pm-10pm…
Obituary: Jessica Diane Green
Jessica Diane Green, 35, of Walnut Ridge died on July 28, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro. Born September 29, 1986, daughter of the late Melvin and Lora Sanders…
Hoxie Police Chief Reported To Be Suspended
Hoxie Police Chief Glen Smith is reportedly on paid leave after a Hoxie Police Department owned gun was sold to a Lawrence County pawn shop. City officials say they received…
Man Killed In Crash On Hwy 67 Tuesday
Authorities report a Texas man died Tuesday night in a single vehicle crash. The Arkansas State Police reported the crash occurred at 8:42 p.m. on Aug. 2nd on Hwy 67…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Announces Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Aaron Presser, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (7/25-8/2) an average of 62 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Danny…
Suspect In Cave City Watermelon Festival Stabbing Identified
Authorities have released the suspect’s name believed to be involved in an incident in which a person was stabbed at the Cave City Watermelon Festival. Law enforcement stated Killian Day,…