Brent Jeremy Scott- Obituary
Brent Jeremy Scott, 50 of Hoxie, died Saturday September 19, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born May 27, 1970 in Walnut Ridge to Dewey Scott…
Hit the road on a scenic fall drive
Fall is a wonderful time to take a scenic drive as you head out in search of seasonal color. Fall drives are also perfect for social distancing, and Arkansas’s lodging,…
Powhatan Man Arrested For Fake Check Scheme
A Powhatan man has been arrested in Jonesboro as he attempted to cash fake paychecks at a Jonesboro bank.According to reports the Jonesboro PD responded Thursday to Focus, Simmons and…
Coroner Called To Vehicle Fire
According to reports from the Craighead County Sheriff’s the Coroner’s office has been called to a vehicle fire with a deceased person inside on County Road 331 in Craighead County.…
Two Men Arrested in Separate Incidents by Pocahontas PD
Thomas Peck: On 22nd day of August, 2020 the Pocahontas Police was contacted by the guardian of a juvenile female. The guardian stated that Thomas Peck had been purchasing nude…
Two Independence County Men Arrested For Downloading Child Pornography
Two men from Batesville in separate cases have been charged with downloading explicit material involving children. An Arkansas State Police investigation was initiated in March 2020 after a Cyber Tipline…
BODY RECOVERED FROM WHITE RIVER THURSDAY EVENING
On Thursday, September 17, 2020 at approximately 5:42 PM the 9-1-1 Center received a call of a possible boating accident on the White River near Buford Spur with one man…
Upcoming Ballot Issues 2020
Voters headed to the polls or requesting absentee ballots have access now to an online voter guide on Arkansas’ statewide ballot issues The 2020 Arkansas Ballot Issue Voter Guide, published…
WBU Board Celebrates Enrollment Growth,
Votes to Maintain Current Cost of Tuition The Williams Baptist University Board of Trustees conducted their regular fall meeting on the university campus Friday, September 11. It marked the first…
2020 Virtual ATOD Like a Boss 5k
Instead of having the traditional race this year we have decided to host a virtual race. Participants will complete the 5k on their own time. Everyone who participates will receive…
Mountain View Tiny House Contractor Ordered To Pay $240,000 In Fines And Restitution
Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General announced on Wednesday that Mountain View contractor featured on Home and Garden Television was ordered to pay fines and restitution totaling more than $240,000.
Scott Stewart,…
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST
A Fayetteville woman, 35 year old STEPHANIE BLYTHE SELLERS, was arrested early Sunday morning, September 13th, on drug related charges during a traffic stop. Sheriff’s Corporal Jacob Zappa was traveling…
Who Should Get Tested for COVID-19
Considerations for who should get tested People who have symptoms of COVID-19 People who have had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes)…
Ghosts of Davidsonville Cancelled for 2020
Due to COVID-19, the annual Ghosts of Davidsonville event scheduled for October 10, 2020 at Davidsonville Historic State Park has been cancelled. Next year’s Ghosts of Davidsonville event is scheduled…
Details Released By Arkansas State Police In Double Fatality Accident
Arkansas State Police released the fatal accident report on a head on collision that claimed the lives of two people on Sunday. According to the report a 2003 Chevy Blazer…
Cases And Deaths Still On The Rise In Our Area According To ADH
After nearly a week of declining cases, Arkansas had a record number of cases on Friday. Over the weekend cases were reported as 631 on Saturday and 508 on Sunday.…