Escapee Grant Hardin Still Evading Authorities As Search Continues
It’s been over a week since former police chief Grant Hardin escaped from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, where he was serving sentences in the 1997 rape of…
Paragould BRTC Campus: Patriotic Lap Quilt Class
Come join the fun and make this Patriotic Lap Quilt, a great class to learn how to sew, or even if you’re experienced, you are welcome.3 days of sewing fun.…
115 MPH Pursuit Travels Through Lawrence County On Sunday
Deputies from the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit on Sunday after a red Honda motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 63 refuse to stop…
Strawberry Fire Participates In Annual Arkansas Fire Boat School
The Strawberry Volunteer Fire Department was recognized yet again for their participation and commitment at this year’s 2025 Arkansas Fire Boat School. Strawberry Boat Crew:Clint DurhamJeffery ColesHunter Durham This was…
ARDOT To Hold Public Meeting On Pocahontas Bypass Modifications
ARDOT is hosting a public meeting on June 10th between 4:30pm and 6:30pm (drop in anytime). ARDOT will conduct a public involvement meeting to gather input on the design modifications…
Sheriff Reaches Out To Residents Asking To Check Game/Security Cameras
Sheriff Reaches Out To Residents Asking To Check Game/Security Cameras May 30, 2025 9:05 pm Calico Rock and Pineville Area Residents: Many of you have already helped, and we thank…
Update on Missing Person Jessica Paige Kemp From Greene County Sheriff
Jessica Paige Kemp was contacted by a Greene County Deputy Sheriff on 05/05/2025 at a primitive camping site at the Wildlife Management Area adjacent to Lake Ashbaugh, located in extreme…
JPD Announces Arrest Of A Paragould Man On CSAM Charges
On December 19, 2024, the Jonesboro Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Division received a cybertip from the Arkansas State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Division Task Force. This cyber…
Details released In Fatal Randolph County Shooting
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) following a homicide in the 2900 block…
June Special at the Horseshoe Event Center
Book your next event at the Horseshoe Event Center in Pocahontas and receive 25% off for June bookings! Located at 1305 Kiwanis Street in Pocahontas, the Horseshoe Event Center has…
Road Closure Announced In Lawrence County For Bridge Replacement
ARDOT announced it will close Hwy 230 in Lawrence County for over a month for a construction project. The ARDOT news release stated the highway between Lawrence Road 725 and…
Lake Charles State Park Free Fishing Derby
Lake Charles State Park will offer a free fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free…
Maynard Man Booked On First Degree Murder Charges
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Joshua Smith of Maynard on Thursday May 29th. Smith was booked into the Randolph County Jail on charges of 1st Degree,…
Authorities Investigating Whether Kitchen Job Played Role In Devil In The Ozarks’ Prison Escape
Law enforcement in Arkansas is investigating whether a job in the prison kitchen played a role in the escape of a convicted former police chief Grant Hardin also known as…
Drivers Testing Scam Announced By ASP
It has come to our attention that information is circulating on social media claiming that driver testing can be administered by individual instructors. THIS IS A SCAM. Driver testing examinations…
ASP ARRESTS WANTED FUGITIVE FOLLOWING MULTI-STATE ALERT
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, Arkansas State Police (ASP) apprehended Richard Dewayne Pope, a fugitive wanted for multiple violent felonies, in Eudora. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office notified ASP…