FBI Announces Arrest Of A Jonesboro Man On Child Porn Charge
Authorities announced a Jonesboro man was arrested on federal charges of producing child pornography.
According to a media release. A federal grand jury charged Justin Palmer, age 41 with two counts…
Global Handwashing Day
The COVID-19 pandemic provides an important reminder that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy is also one of the simplest —…
Child Trafficking Investigation Leads To The Arrest Of A Bono Man
Earl Chapman, 66 of Bono, was arrested today after a brief investigation by the Northeast Arkansas Human Trafficking Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations Child Exploitation Investigations Unit. The unit…
Library Receives Donation of Fabric Face Masks for Patrons
The Bobbie Jean Memorial Library in Imboden received 49 handmade cloth face masks from Mrs. Janet Shirts of Annieville on Tuesday to hand out to patrons who may not have…
Virtual Craft Village Showcase at Ozark Folk Center State Park
Benefit for Committee of One Hundred(MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark.) – Ozark Folk Center State Park is holding a virtual craft showcase on our Facebook page Oct. 5-16, 2020. Craft Village artisans…
Two Juveniles And Father Injured In Home Invasion, Suspect In Custody
On 10-13-2020 at 1:38 am, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call of a home invasion at the 4000 block on highway 135 South. During the investigation it…
Governor Announces 60-day State of Emergency Extension in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchison gave his weekly COVID-19 report from Hope, Arkansas today. There are 680 new COVID-19 cases in AR today. Governor Hutchison announced a 60-day extension of the State…
Coroner Called To Vehicle Fire On Hwy 67 Tuesday Evening
At 6:47 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a vehicle fire on Hwy 67 near the 111 mile marker. Walnut Ridge Fire, Walnut Ridge Police, Hoxie Police,…
First National Bank of LawCo Gives to WBU
A gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County will benefit the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Chief Financial Officer Amy Fitzgerald of First National presented the $7,500…
BRTC’s Career and Technical Center Students are Gaining Knowledge and Acquiring Skills
POCAHONTAS, AR. Oct. 9–Black River Technical College’s Career and Technical Center students, high school juniors and seniors attending BRTC to earn a technical certificate or certificate of proficiency, are gaining…
Lisa Kay Saala
Lisa Kay Saala, 56, of Pocahontas, passed away, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born July 8, 1964 in Imboden to…
Thelma “Cookie†Melton
Thelma “Cookie†Melton, 74 of Jonesboro passed from this life Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital with her family by her side. She was born March 13,…
Arkansas Department Of Health Reports Rise In Active Cases In Northeast Arkansas
Cases reported by the ADH for counties in Northeast Arkansas as of Monday morning. Clay: 53 active cases, 315 recoveries, 11 deaths Craighead: 473 active cases, 3,119 recoveries, 29 deaths…
Fall fishing heating up in The Natural State
JONESBORO — As the temperatures drop and the leaves change color, the thoughts of most Arkansans turn to the pursuit of deer, ducks, squirrels and other game. Fishing is put…
Active COVID-19 Cases in Lawrence County Reach Record High
Most counties have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases this week with Lawrence County reaching 106 active cases today. Two schools in Lawrence County, Hoxie and Lawrence County School District…
Jerry Windell Foshee
Jerry Windell Foshee, 80, of Ward, Arkansas passed away from this life on October 6, 2020. Jerry was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on January 31, 1940 to the late…