Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
On September 9, 2026, at approximately 3:00 P.M., the Independence County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Spartanburg County, South Carolina, regarding an abducted child possibly being in the northern area…
A Newport couple is being held in the Independence County Detention Center on $250,000 bail each after a judge found probable cause to charge the two. Daniel Loyd Renfrow, age…
Reana Lyn Juban, age 34 of Saffell was arrested on Friday March 13th 2026 according to online booking records. Juban was taken to the Independence County Jail and charged with…
Severe weather this morning has caused damage and downed trees throughout Independence county. If you are traveling today, please use caution. The Independence Sheriff’s Department, local fire departments, the County…
Independence County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Travis Andrew Matlock , age 33 of Oil Trough after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. Travis Andrew Matlock was arrested and is…
A convicted sex offender in Independence County has been arrested after authorities say he failed to comply with sex offender registration and reporting requirements. Nicholas Horton Smith, age 34, was…
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…
The Independence County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with Arkansas Department of Corrections Division of Community Corrections, and Batesville Police Department recently conducted a series of sex offender compliance checks within…
Independence County authorities report they have recovered nine stolen cattle valued at more than $15,000 in Independence County. A investigation began after authorities received a tip from a local sale…
Authorities report a Pennsylvania man was killed in a rollover crash after his vehicle traveled off the road in Independence County. According to the Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report,…
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…