Obituary: Glenda Sue Rice
Glenda Sue Rice, 78 of Hoxie passed away June 20, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born September 1, 1946, in Walnut Ridge, to the late…
Train Cars Derail Near Sedgwick Overnight
Lawrence County authorities report three coal cars derailed near Sedgwick overnight, all three empty. The incident occurred on a BNSF Railway track near Sedgwick shortly before 2am. No injuries were…
Summer Party Ideas
With warm weather here it’s a great time to head outdoors and throw a Summer Party or event. If you are thinking of July 4th cookouts, family reunions, or any…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELEASES WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated in the last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Edward Macias, 52 of Horseshoe Bend,…
Two Females Rescued By Sharp County Authorities After Being Lost On River
Two females, one age 40 and a 12 year old daughter were floating on inner tubes on Thursday afternoon when they were reported hours overdue to Sharp County authorities. Poughkeepsie…
Obituary: James William Sellers
James William Sellers of Black Rock passed away June 18, 2025 at the age of 67. He was born February 3, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Ray Sellers and…
One Vehicle Crash Results In Rollover, Fire, and Fleeing Driver
Greene County Deputies and ASP Troopers responded to a report of a one vehicle crash on Hwy 358 near the Hwy 412 Bypass. As units were enroute, dispatch was advised…
Arkansas Man Sentenced To Probation On Three Counts Involuntary Manslaughter
A Missouri judge sentenced Clayton Rainwater of Newark Arkansas to probation after pleading guilty to charges involving a deadly crash that killed a mother and her two kids in May…
Obituary: Royce Leon Helms Sr.
Royce Leon Helms Sr., 99, of Smithville died June 15, 2025, at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born February 10, 1926, in Smithville, he was the son of Carl…
SAFER INTERNET MONTH: NEW SAFETY RULES FOR A NEW ONLINE WORLD
“Children as young as seven are being targeted online, and we’re seeing a sharp increase in sextortion cases involving minors,” said Sergeant Corwin Battle, Commander of the Arkansas Internet Crimes…
Human Remains Located Near Lake Ashbaugh Identified
The Arkansas State Crime Lab has positively identified the human remains located on June 10th, near Lake Ashbaugh, as that of Jessica Paige Kemp. An autopsy was performed by the…
Boom On Vagabond Event Planned For Ozark Acres
You are ALL invited to BOOM ON VAGABOND. Ozark Acres July 5th (celebration for July 4th.). Saturday July 5th starting at 11:00am. Lunch from 11-2 Dinner from 5-7 Kids activities…
Obituary: Millard Monroe Wells
Millard Monroe Wells, 77, of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Millard was born on January 8,…
Probable Cause Affidavit Released In Former Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose’s Case
Some new information has been released following the arrest of Scott Rose. Authorities released Scott Rose’s probable cause arrest affidavit on Monday, June 16th, containing information about the charges Rose…
Second Earthquake In Two Days Reported Near Strawberry
Just two days after the U.S. Geological Survey reported the first minor earthquake, the agency recorded another tremor in the same area. USGS recorded the magnitude 2.1 quake at 3:25…
Obituary: Ronald Gerald Smith
Ronald Gerald Smith, 71, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. He was born July 13, 1953, to Rev. Bob…