Visitor finds 3.81-carat brown diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
MURFREESBORO, Ark. – David DeCook, a regular visitor to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park from Stewartville, MN, recently spotted a glimmering 3.81-carat brown diamond while visiting the park with…
Obituary: Billy Lynford Phillips
Billy Lynford Phillips, 80 of Walnut Ridge passed away April 30, 2025, in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 3, 1945, in…
Imboden Man Killed In Early Morning Accident
The Arkansas State Police released its fatal crash report for Thursday’s early morning crash that claimed one life. According to the ASP report, Dylan Wells, age 30 of Imboden was…
ADH urges Arkansans to take precautions during tick and mosquito season
As Arkansans plan to enjoy the outdoors during the coming summer months, the Arkansas Department of Health stresses the importance of taking precautions against ticks and mosquitoes and the diseases…
JACKSONVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN DECADE-LONG MULTI-STATE BURGLARY SPREE
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents, in cooperation with the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office (Iowa) and Lewis County Sheriff’s Office (Missouri),…
Obituary: Tonya Marie Wright
Tonya Marie Wright, 60 of Walnut Ridge passed away April 29, 2025, at her residence. Born January 12, 1965, in Gurley, AL, daughter of Walter and Janice Attridge Wright. Tonya…
Anonymous Gift Endows Jones Professorship at WBU
An anonymous gift has endowed a professorship in honor of a former Williams Baptist University president. The $250,000 gift establishes the Thomas O. Jones Professorship at WBU. Jones, the sixth…
Obituary: Elizabeth Elvira Lacy
Elizabeth Elvira Lacy, 89 of Walnut Ridge, passed away April 28, 2025, in the Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born November 8, 1935, in Jonesboro; daughter of the late…
Oak Forrest Cemetery In Black Rock Announces Annual Cleanup Date
OAK FOREST CEMETERY. Annual Cleanup is Saturday , May 10th , 2025 ,9:00 a.m. You will need to bring your own tools . Did you know that anyone that has…
Probation/Parole Searches Result In Drug Arrest
On April 29, 2025, the Corning Police Department, in conjunction with the Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Probation and Parole, conducted a series of probation searches within the City of…
Corning Man Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges
On April 29, 2025, officers from the Corning Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call on West Main Street. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who exhibited…
Small Ruminant Field Day Planned In Saffell
This field day will contain useful information for small ruminant producers. If you currently have small ruminants or plan to have some in the future, please join us for this…
ASP ARRESTS MAN AFTER ROAD RAGE SHOOTING
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers responded to a road rage incident involving gunfire on Interstate 40 westbound near the 175-mile marker…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (4/21/2025-4/28/2025). Mackenzie Clayton, 31, of Cave City, was arrested for Delivery of Meth or Cocaine…
IACS kindergarten registration / open house
The IACS kindergarten registration / open house for all grades will be May 8th from 4pm-6pm. If you’ve been curious about our campus and what we offer, come check us…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Jessica Adams, 39 of Mount Pleasant, was arrested…