Obituary: Chester “Leroy” Beary
Chester “Leroy” Beary, 71, of Powhatan, Arkansas, passed from this life suddenly on October 2, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1953, to the late Chester Beary and Beulah…
Connie Mullen, Lawrence County Treasurer Announces Re-Election Bid
Connie Mullen, Lawrence County Treasurer Announces Re-Election Bid From Connie Mullen: I would like to thank the residents of Lawrence County for giving me the opportunity to serve as your…
Obituary: Robert Burrow
Robert Burrow, 56, of Strawberry passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He was born February 18, 1969 in Kalamazoo, MI to Bill and Alice (Waters) Burrow. He was a well…
Maynard Man Arrested After Threatening To Shoot Everyone At The Electric Company
Randolph County authorities arrested a Maynard man after he threatened to go to the electric company’s office and shoot everyone there. Landon Copeland, age 38, was arrested and is being…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Indecency And Assault Involving A Child
42 year old, Thomas Fingy of Pocahontas was arrested on October 1st by the Pocahontas Police Department. Fingy is charged with Sexual Indecency With A Child (Felony) and Sexual Assault…
ASP ARRESTS FORMER JAIL CAPTAIN IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE
SEARCY, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agents have arrested former captain of the Little River County Jail, Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 53, of Ashdown, in…
Second Suicide In Less Than 24 Hours Reported
Law enforcement and emergency personnel have responded to two suicides in Lawrence County in the last 24 hours. Hoxie Police responded to a report of a suicide in the 300…
Man Sentenced To 35 Years For Sexual Assaulting 6 Year Old
On September 29th, Brandon Allen Leonard formerly of Lawrence County pled guilty for his part in the rape and sexual exploitation of a 6 year old child. Brandon Allen Leonard…
Local Egg Company Recalling Eggs After Salmonella Contamination
Black Sheep Egg Company of Walnut Ridge is recalling 12-count and 18-count cartons of free-range large brown eggs after federal health inspectors detected Salmonella contamination at a processing site. The…
Emergency Responders Called To Suicide On Tuesday
At 5:37pm on Tuesday the Lawrence County E-911 Dispatch received a report of a male victim with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, MedicOne Ambulance, Strawberry Fire Department…
Upcoming Events At The Makers Market In Walnut Ridge
The Makers Market located at 116 West Main Street in Walnut Ridge has several upcoming events! Beginning October 4th and continuing through October 31st they will be hosting a “Pumpkin…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Sharp County Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (9/22/2025-9/29/2025). Talon Blackhawk, 27, of Cord, was arrested for Direct Contempt of Court.…
Pursuit Ends in Foot Chase; Suspect Still at Large
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: Early yesterday morning, the Arkansas State Police initiated a vehicle pursuit that led into Independence County. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist…
Couple Charged After 6 Year Old Test Positive For Drugs In System
Sharp County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged a couple after investigators discovered a child in their care had tested positive for methamphetamine. Third Judicial Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WEEKLY INCARCERATION REPORT
September 29th, 2025 According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Daniel Bailey, 48 of Melbourne,…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Delivery Of Controlled Substance
Alexander Chaillet of Pocahontas was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Jail by Pocahontas Police on Sunday. Alexander Chaillet age 60 was charged with: Delivery of Meth/Cocaine Possession Of…