Obituary: Marvin “Red” Oaks
Marvin “Red” Oaks, 83, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1942, in Imboden, Arkansas, to Marvin H. and Lucille Oaks. One…
Black Rock Man Arrested On Tuesday Charged With Multiple Offenses
A Black Rock man was arrested on Tuesday after the Lawrence County E-911 received a report of him making threats. Kaleb Isaac Fountain, aka Kaleb I. Wilson of Black Rock…
Two People From Jonesboro, One From Heber Springs Victims Of Plane Crash
Authorities report a plane crash near Parkin Arkansas on Monday killed the pilot and both passengers. Officials report the Arkansas State Police, Federal Aviation Administration, and the Air Force Rescue…
US Marshals Assist With Wanted Absconder From Lawrence County
A wanted woman from Lawrence County was arrested in Rogers Arkansas with the assistance of Benton County Sheriff’s Office and United States Marshal Service. Shayna Lynn McCormick formerly of Black…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/29/2025-10/6/2025). Daniel Alwin, 31, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Domestic Battering-3rd Degree. William Blackley,…
Hoxie Woman Arrested On Friday On Bench Warrant
Authorities report that Stephanie Michelle Mullen was arrested and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Friday on offenses of Bond Surrender and a Bench Warrant. Mullen is accused…
Lynn Fire Department To Hold Pancake Breakfast
The Lynn Volunteer Fire has announced they will be holding a Pancake Breakfast. The event will be held October 18th at the Lynn Community Center beginning at 7:30am and going…
Pocahontas Man Arrested On White Warrant
Jason Kelley, age 40 of Pocahontas was arrested by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a White Warrant on Monday. According to the ACIC Sex Offender Registry, Jason Kelley is…
Woman Killed After Accidentally Crashing Car Into Walmart Garden Center
Batesville authorities report an elderly woman has died from injuries sustained after she crashed her vehicle into the garden center of the Batesville Walmart last week. Batesville Police Department say…
WANTED FELON ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING ARKANSAS STATE POLICE AND CRASHING VEHICLE
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 9 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) initiated a traffic stop on a silver Jeep near the 65-mile marker northbound on Interstate 49 in…
Heroes for Hope 5K at Cave City Park
The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties and the Sharp County Sheriff Foundation are excited to team up and save the day at the Heroes for Hope 5K on Saturday,…
TWO KILLED, TWO INJURED IN SIX-VEHICLE, MISSISSIPPI COUNTY CRASH
TWO KILLED, TWO INJURED IN SIX-VEHICLE, MISSISSIPPI COUNTY CRASH October 6, 2025 MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a six-vehicle collision that resulted in two…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Closures
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close Dam Quarry Campground and the tailwater boat ramp on Norfork Lake Oct. 7 through Oct. 19, 2025, for park improvements. Work…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
October 6th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Larry Horton, 55 of Oxford,…
Shepherd to Entertain at Historical Society’s Annual Fall Banquet
In addition to a guest speaker and awards presentations, those attending the annual Lawrence County Historical Society’s fall banquet Saturday, Oct. 18, will enjoy musical entertainment by Jay Shepherd of…
Marvin “Red” William Oaks
Marvin “Red” William Oaks Jan.9,1942-Oct.3,2025 Mr. Oaks passed away on October 3rd 2025. Mr. Oaks obituary is incomplete at this time, we will update as information comes available. Visitation will…