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…
BRTC Corporate Community Education is Offering FUTURE FIT
Production/Operator Assembly Training POCAHONTAS, AR. Oct. 9—Black River Technical College is offering Future Fit Training, provided at no cost, for those who are unemployed, underemployed, or who want to learn…
Deer hunters advised to check with local processors before bringing deer to their door
Hunters planning to hit the woods Oct. 17 for Arkansas’s muzzleloader season and Nov. 14 for modern gun deer season may want to check with the deer processor they normally…
Brookland Man Convicted For His Role In Child Trafficking Case
Tyler Sowell age 26 of Brookland was convicted for his role in trafficking a 4 year old child. Sowell who has been been held in the Craighead County Jail since…
Two Killed In Motorcycle Accident On Wednesday
According to the Arkansas State Police two Jonesboro men were killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident. According to the preliminary fatal crash summary it happened around 7:30 p.m. Oct.…
Jonesboro Woman Convicted Of Trafficking A Minor On Tuesday
A Jonesboro woman accused of trying to sell a 4 year old family member plead guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to 15 years in prison according to court documents.Olivia Deroeck,…
Halloween Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, which is the cause of COVID-19. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. As you…
Newport Man Sentenced to 42 years in Homicide of Police Officer
Derrick Heard, age 19 of Newport, AR pleaded guilty today in Jackson County Circuit Court to multiple charges stemming from an incident involving the homicide of Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford of…
Silver Alert for Independence County Woman
A silver alert is issued for a missing woman out of Independence County, AR. Peggy Richmond is 71 years old and may be traveling in a beige 2006 Nissan Ultima.…
Izard County Man Charged With Child Porn
On October 1, 2020, the Izard County Sheriff’s Department arrested Gavin R. Winter, age 37 of Melbourne after an investigation began August 18th. The investigation started after the Arkansas State…
WBU Library Hosts Territorial Arkansas Exhibit
Territorial Arkansas: The Wild Western Frontier will be displayed at Williams Baptist University October 6 – 14. The traveling exhibit tells the story of the Arkansas Territory, and it will…
Majestic elk draw wildlife watchers to Buffalo National River country
As the fog lifts in Boxley Valley and the morning sun warms the dew on the grass, elk move from the mottled shade at the edge of the forest into…
Wings of Honor Museum Hosting World War Two Bomber
Wings of Honor WWII Museum in Walnut Ridge has announced it is hosting a rare World War Two bomber on Monday and Tuesday, October 19-20, 2020. The B-17G Yankee Lady…
Randolph Home Clears Last Active COVID-19 Resident
Randolph County Nursing Home cleared its last active COVID-19 positive resident this week. With three staff members still out, the last testing positive on September 24th. If no more active…