Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
Authorities in Independence County are investigating after two people were discovered dead inside a residence on Old Camp Road, in Independence County. Independence County Deputies responded to a welfare check…
From the Independence County Sheriff’s Office: A true act of professionalism and selflessness is prioritizing the needs of others, especially risking your life to save the life of another! Cpl.…
Authorities in Independence County have identified three residents who were killed in the deadly Friday night storms. The victims identified by Independence County authorities were Evelyn Ginn, Norma Mobley, and…
3 FATALITIES CONFIRMED AFTER WIDESPREAD STORM DAMAGE, STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATES March 15, 2025 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29…
Thomas Wayne Ashcraft Jr., aka “Tik Tok Tommy” age 38 has been charged in Independence County with (6) counts of Distributing/Possessing/Viewing Matter Depicting Child Sex. The new charges stem after…
Thomas Wayne Ashcraft of Cave City was arrested on February 7th by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office on charges of (2 counts) Revocation of SIS and a Felony Court Pick…
An Independence County resident has been arrested and charged with two felony counts related to child exploitation material, according to Independence County Circuit Court records. Christopher Daniel Otero, 33, was…
Independence County Deputies arrested a Cave City man on Sunday after he led them in a high-speed chase causing the suspects vehicle to go airborne. On Sunday, Nov. 3, officers…
Arkansas State Police report that Malcolm Hix age 49 was killed in Independence County when the semi truck he was driving struck the trailer of another Semi, with the trailer…
Authorities report a man from Magnuss Arkansas was arrested in Independence County after a lengthy drug investigation. Antonio Moncada-Paz was arrested after officers with the 16th Judicial District Drug Task…
The Independence County Sheriff’s Office has welcomed a special new member to its team: Rufus, a six-month-old White Labrador. Donated by Snowy Pines, Rufus officially joined the department after completing…
Bobby Joe Fisher, age 49 of Batesville was arrested on Sunday and is being held in the Independence County jail on a $1 million dollar bond. On Sunday an unresponsive…
From State Representative Bart Schulz , Arkansas House Of Representatives District 28:Last Wednesday, the Arkansas Supreme Court security committee awarded the yearly court security grants.Out of district 28, both Independence…
Authorities report an Independence County man died after a motorcycle accident in Southside on Wednesday at 11:24am. According to the Arkansas State Police, Jacob Lee Moody, age 35, of Southside,…
On 05/17/2024, the Independence County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a Police Officer with Pleasant Plains Police Department was conducting their self inappropriately. Following a criminal investigation, formal charges…
Authorities have arrested a Batesville man for suspected methamphetamine trafficking following a six-month investigation, the 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force confirmed on Tuesday. The investigation began in January 2024,…