Winter Storm Warning
WINTER STORM WARNING: 3:27 AM FEB. 14, 2021 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON…
Arkansas Game And Fish Elk Season Report
Hunters harvested 47 elk during the 2020 Arkansas elk hunting season, a mirror image of the previous year’s total, according to Wes Wright, elk program coordinator for the Arkansas Game…
Murder Suspect In Sydney Sutherland Case Found Mentally Fit To Stand Trial According To Psychologist
A psychologist at the Arkansas State Hospital reported today the man at the center of the Sutherland murder investigation is mentally fit to stand trial. Quake Lewellyn, age 28, is…
Obituary: JOY RICHARDSON
Joy Yvonne Richardson, 84 of Black Rock; died February 5, 2021 in the St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, with her children by her side. Born April 5, 1936 in…
COVID-19 Cases By County
COVID-19 Cases By County For Wednesday, February 10th Clay: 75 active cases, 1,526 recoveries, 42 deaths Craighead: 390 active cases, 11,936 recoveries, 173 deaths Crittenden: 208 active cases, 5,248 recoveries,…
Pocahontas PD Seeking Vehicle Break-in Suspect (video)
On February 7th, 2021, during the early morning hours, a series of vehicle break-ins occurred in a Pocahontas neighborhood. The Pocahontas Police Department is seeking the help from the public…
Walnut Ridge Fire Chief Announces Retirement
Walnut Ridge Fire Chief Frank Owens announced his retirement from the fire department after serving as chief for over 10 years. Owens is a 28 year firefighter. Owens will be…
Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser
​The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department invites the public to join them on February 27th, 2021 for their annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser from 4-7pm at the Black Rock Community Center.…
Obituary: Bruce Lee Hill
Bruce Lee Hill, 41, of Annieville passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. He was born September 11, 1979 in Pocahontas to Max and Virginia Hill. He served…
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: DON’T LET UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD TROUBLE YOU THIS TAX SEASON
LITTLE ROCK – Tax season is upon us. This year, unfortunately, many Arkansans have the added stress of dealing with fraudulent unemployment compensation claims when filing their taxes. Victims of…
Boaters reminded to unplug when trailering vessels
Anglers and hunters and other boaters who use the state’s waterways are being reminded by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Fisheries Division of a new regulation that took effect…
Pocahontas PD: Reserve Officer Training Class 2021
Pocahontas Police Department Reserve Officer Training Class 2021 The Pocahontas Police Department will be offering a Reserve Officer Training Class within the next 90 days. Interested applicants must be at…
Cave City Man Arrested On Drug Charges By Sharp County Authorities
The Sharp County Sheriff’s Department along with Cave City Police executed a search warrant Tuesday at the residence of Dennis Tucker, age 47 of Brickle Springs Road. Sharp County Sheriff…
Suspect Involved In Suspicious Death Arrested In Missouri
Cody Thomas Weathers, 28, of Batesville who was wanted for questioning by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by Springfield Police in Missouri at 8:22 pm Tuesday night according…
Pocahontas Police Announce Arrest In Rape Case Involving A 5 Year Old Victim
Pocahontas Police announced the arrest of 59 year old Robbie Cagle after an investigation that began in November. The arrest comes after allegations that Cagle had inappropriate contact with a…
Squirrels still available for Arkansas hunters
What is a hunter to do? January is running out. Deer season is over except for a handful of bowhunters looking for a last-chance tag. Duck season also is beginning…