Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (12/22/2025-12/29/2025). Wayne Berry, 47, of Ash Flat, was arrested for Domestic Battering-3rd Degree. John Deckard,…
Justices Approve Proposed Millage Increase To Be Placed On November 2026 Ballot
The Lawrence County Quorum Court voted during their December meeting 6-3 in favor of placing a proposed millage increase on the November 2026 for voters to decide. The motion was…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
December 29th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated for the last two weeks. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Donald Hill,…
Lake Charles State Park First Day Hike
Lake Charles State Park will offer a First Day Hike, Jan. 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and…
ASP CID INVESTIGATES I-630 SHOOTING
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, shortly after 7 p.m., a shooting occurred on Interstate 630 westbound near the two-mile marker in downtown Little Rock. Three of six occupants of a…
Wings of Honor Museum Used Book Sale
Wings of Honor Museum located on 70 Beacon Rd. Walnut Ridge will hold a used book sale January 2-17th from 9:00-5:00 (closed Sunday)
Obituary: Barbara Nell Woods
Barbara Nell Woods, 77, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Friday, December 26, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on December 16, 1948,…
Obituary: David Hall Johnson
David Hall Johnson, 76, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Friday, December 26, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born on August 3, 1949,…
Mountain Home Man Killed In Christmas Day Crash
Arkansas State Police reports a 75-year-old man died on Christmas Day in a one vehicle accident. The Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report states the crash happened at 11:34 a.m.…
Williford Man Arrested Christmas Eve On Domestic Battery Charges
46 year old Jerry W. Stanfield of Williford was arrested on Christmas Eve, December 24th. Stanfield is charged with 2nd Degree Domestic Battery causing physical injury. Stanfield is currently incarcerated…
Powhatan Man Arrested In Sharp County On Numerous Charges
Jimmy Ray Morgan, age 72, of Powhatan was arrested on December 26th in Sharp County. Morgan is charged with: Battery 3rd Degree Resisting Arrest Refusal To Submit To Chemical Test…
Imboden Man Charged In Randolph County On Drug And Traffic Offenses
46 year old, Keith Whitcher of Imboden was arrested on Friday December 26th by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Detention Center. Whitcher is charged with: DWI…
Man Arrested In Christmas Eve Shooting
The Jonesboro Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal Christmas Eve shooting. JPD arrested Mario Jashon Stafford, age 29, of Jonesboro. Stanford is held in the Craighead…
Obituary: Dewell Monroe Tillman
Dewell Monroe Tillman, 90, a long time resident of Walnut Ridge, died at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born in Walnut…
$1.8 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner From Arkansas
A single ticket sold in Arkansas won the $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve. The winning numbers for the Dec. 24, 2025 drawing were 4, 25, 31, 52, 59,…
Man Arrested On Internet Stalking And Assault Charges
Gregory Woolsey, age 29 of Franklin Arkansas was booking into the Sharp County Detention Center on Monday December 22nd. Woolsey is charged with Internet Stalking Of A Child and Sexual…