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…
Ravenden Springs Woman Booked On Drug Charges
A Ravenden Springs woman was arrested on Saturday by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Tonya Dotson, age 36 of Ravenden Springs was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia…
Bail Set At $500,000 For Salem Man Charged In Rape Investigation
Fulton County authorities arrested 40 year old Arthur O’Neal White of Salem Arkansas on Tuesday after a judge found probable cause to charge White with Rape (Class Y Felony) involving…
Elk in Arkansas
Interest in Arkansas elk continues to grow each year. Not only in hunting elk, but catching a glimpse of one as well.More Arkansans visit the Buffalo River area each year…
Obituary: Sarah June Pickney
Sarah June Pickney, 75 of Powhatan passed away on October 3, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 17, 1950, in Stanford to…
Arkansas State Parks Celebrates Newly Expanded Oakridge Mountain Bike Trails at Bull Shoals–White River State Park
LAKEVIEW, Ark. – Today, Arkansas State Parks celebrated the expansion of the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail System at Bull Shoals–White River State Park, marking a major addition in outdoor recreation…
Obituary: Chester “Leroy” Beary
Chester “Leroy” Beary, 71, of Powhatan, Arkansas, passed from this life suddenly on October 2, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1953, to the late Chester Beary and Beulah…
Favorite Things Friday, Fall Edition
It’s favorite things Friday fall edition! Build a bonfire in the backyard. Bring the marshmallows! Some pumpkins and mums to place on the porch and decorating the house for autumn.…
Connie Mullen, Lawrence County Treasurer Announces Re-Election Bid
Connie Mullen, Lawrence County Treasurer Announces Re-Election Bid From Connie Mullen: I would like to thank the residents of Lawrence County for giving me the opportunity to serve as your…
Obituary: Robert Burrow
Robert Burrow, 56, of Strawberry passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born February 18, 1969 in Kalamazoo, MI to Bill and Alice (Waters) Burrow. He was a well…
Maynard Man Arrested After Threatening To Shoot Everyone At The Electric Company
Randolph County authorities arrested a Maynard man after he threatened to go to the electric company’s office and shoot everyone there. Landon Copeland, age 38, was arrested and is being…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Indecency And Assault Involving A Child
42 year old, Thomas Fingy of Pocahontas was arrested on October 1st by the Pocahontas Police Department. Fingy is charged with Sexual Indecency With A Child (Felony) and Sexual Assault…
ASP ARRESTS FORMER JAIL CAPTAIN IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
SEARCY, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents have arrested former captain of the Little River County Jail, Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 53, of Ashdown, in…
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…