- THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HAS FIRED WORKERS AT THE NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL UNIT NEAR CALICO ROCK AFTER INMATE GRANT HARDIN ESCAPED IN MAY. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS CHIEF OF COMMUNICATIONS, RAND CHAPMAN, SAYS TWO EMPLOYEES WHO WERE EMPLOYED AT THE NORTH CENTRAL UNIT HAVE BEEN LET GO. HARDIN, A FORMER POLICE CHIEF, WAS SERVING A SENTENCE FOR MURDER AND RAPE BEFORE HE WALKED OFF THE PRISON CGROUNDS ON MAY 25TH. HE WAS CAPTURED TWO WEEKS LATER ON JUNE 6TH WHEN HE WAS CAPTURED LESS THAN A MILE AND A HALF FROM THE PRISON.
- A CHEROKEE VILLAGE MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED BY SHARP COUNTY AUTHORITIES. 44-YEAR-OLD JASON KLEIN IS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, FIRST DEGREE, PROPERTY OF ANOTHER VALUED AT $500 OR LESS; CRIMINAL TRESSPASS ON LAND, FENCED PASTURE; AND A PAROLE/PROBATION HOLD. KLEIN IS BEING HELD IN THE SHARP COUNTY DETENTION CENTER.
- SHERIFF CHARLEY MELTON REPORTS THE IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT RECEIVED 395 CALLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. DEPUTIES COMPLETED 72 INCIDENT REPORTS AND 27 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS. ONE NEW FELONY CASE WAS FILED WITH THE IZARD COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE. DEPUTIES SERVED 52 CIVIL PAPERS. THE JAIL STAFF BOOKED A TOTAL OF 39 INMATES WITH A DAILY AVERAGE OF 39 INMATES. A TOTAL OF $9,045.15 WORTH OF RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS, FINES AND FEES WERE COLLECTED BY THE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION.
- THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR IS GEARING UP TODAY FOR A FANTASTIC FINISH SATURDAY. THE OPEN SWINE AND CATTLE SHOWS WILL BE HELD TODAY. GATES TO THE FAIRGROUNDS OPEN AT 4. THE FIRST 350 KIDS GET IN FREE. SPONSORED BY JOHN KUNEL AND J K HOME LOANS. THE CARNIVAL OPENS AT 6. THERE'S MORE PAGEANTS TONIGHT. BABY MISS AND MISTER, TODDLER MISS AND MISTER SHARP COUNTY WILL ALL BE CROWNED TONIGHT. THE TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL BEGINS AT 7. IF TODAY IS YOUR FIRST TRIP TO THE FAIRGROUNDS THIS WEEK, YOU'RE SURE TO BE IMPRESSED WITH THE ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. SHARP COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT CODY STROUD SAYS IT'S ALL DUE TO THE HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT BY THE FAIR BOARD. THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR WILL CONCLUDE SATURDAY WITH THE TRACTOR SHOW, TRACTOR SHOW PARADE, THE CARNIVAL, COOKIE JAR SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION, BINGO AND LAWNMOWER RACES. THE ADMISSION PRICE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW IS $8 FOR EVERYONE AGE 13 AND UP AND $5 FOR AGES 5 TO 12. VISIT SHARP COUNTY FAIR ON FACEBOOK FOR A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES.
- ALTHOUGH THERE APPEARS TO BE A BREAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE HUMIDITY WILL NOT GO AWAY. KSAR MEDICAL CONTRIBUTOR DR. HOMER BROOKS SAYS STAYING HYDRATED IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING A HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS. THE FORECAST FOR TODAY CALLS FOR HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90'S.
- TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THOSE OF YOU IN FULTON, SHARP, OR RANDOLPH COUNTIES WHO WERE AFFECTED BY THE MARCH TORNADOES OR APRIL FLOODS TO APPLY FOR IN-PERSON DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE. FEMA'S DISASTER ASSISTANCE OFFICE INSIDE THE CITY HALL IN CAVE CITY IS OPEN TODAY 9 TO 6 AND SATURDAY 9 TO 1. SATURDAY IS THE LAST DAY THE FEMA OFFICE WILL BE OPEN IN CAVE CITY. FEMA REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE IN HARDYAT THE HARDY FIRE STATION MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NEXT WEEK FROM 9 TO 6 AND SATURDAY, JULY 19TH, FROM 9 TO 1. SATURDAY THE 19TH IS THE LAST DAY THE REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE IN HARDY. FEMA DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE FUNDS ARE TAX-FREE.
- THE FULTON COUNTY FAIR IS SPONSORING A FOOD DRIVE THROUGH THE FAIR FOR THE AGAPE FOOD ROOM IN SALEM. THE AGAPE FOOD ROOM IS IN NEED OF FOOD TO SERVE 350 PLUS FAMILIES WHO COME TO THE FOOD ROOM EACH MONTH. DROP-OFF BOXES WILL BE SET UP IN THE EXHIBIT BUILDING AND AT THE CIVIC CENTER. DONATIONS BY CASH OR CHECK WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO "THE AGAPE FOOD ROOM." THE FAIR HORSE SHOW IS TONIGHT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS ARENA. FULTON COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB COORDINATOR, CHRISTY SHAVER, INVITES SPECTATORS TO ATTEND. ANY PARENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO ENTER THEIR KIDS IN THE 4-H HORSE CLUB IS WELCOM TO CALL THE EXTENSION OFFICE IN SALEM AT 870-895-3301. THE FULTON COUNTY FAIR PAGEANTS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY AT THE CIVIC CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR, VISIT FULTON COUNTY FAIR ON FACEBOOK.
- THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT HAS BEGUN SPILLWAY RELEASES FROM NORFORK DAM TO EVACUATE FLOOD STORAGE FROM THE RECENT RAINFALL. THE SPILLWAY RELEASE COMBINED WITH HYDROPOWER WILL BE 6,300 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND.
- SHARP COUNTY AUTHORITIES HAVE ARRESTED 26 YEAR OLD TALON BLACKHAWK OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE... BLACKHAWK IS CHARGED FOR POSSESSION OF METH OR COCAINE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, METH, COCAINE AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION... BLACKHAWK WAS BOOKED INTO THE SHARP COUNTY DETENTION CENTER... HE IS NOW FREE, AFTER POSTING BOND...
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TICK POPULATIONS ARE ON THE RISE...WE REACHED OUT TO KSAR MEDICAL CONTRIBUTOR DR. HOMER BROOKS WHO REMINDS YOU TO CHECK FOR TICKS, PARTICULARLY WHEN YOU‘VE BEEN IN OPEN SPACES.. ARKANSAS, MISSOURI AND OKLAHOMA ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRTY FIVE PERCENT OF TICK DISEASE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.… EXPERTS SAY THE EASIEST WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF IS TO WEAR TICK-REPELLENT SPRAYS, LONG PANTS, HIGH BOOTS AND PERFORM REGULAR TICK CHECKS AFTER ANY TIME OUTDOORS....ANOTHER KEY IS TO REMOVE THE TICK AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN ONCE YOU DISCOVER IT AND TO REMOVE IT CORRECTLY....
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STATE SENATOR MISSY IRWIN WANTS A LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE TO FOCUS ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOODING IN LIGHT OF THE FATAL FLOOD IN TEXAS.. DURING A MEETING OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL THIS WEEK, SENATOR IRWIN SAID SUCH A DISCUSSION IS CRITICAL AT THIS TIME...FLASH FLOODS ALONG THE GUADALUPE RIVER IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY OCCURRED LAST WEEKEND IN AN AREA POPULAR WITH CAMPERS.. CAMP MYSTIC, WHICH SERVED YOUNG GIRLS, SAW MORE THAN TWO DOZEN CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS KILLED IN THE DISASTER ALONG WITH ITS LONGTIME DIRECTOR AND CO-OWNER… IRWIN WHO IS CO-CHAIR OF THE ARKANSAS SUBCOMMITTEE REMINDED FELLOW LAWMAKERS OF THE CAMP ALBERT PIKE FLOOD IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS THAT KILLED 20 PEOPLE 15 YEARS AGO....IRWIN WANTS EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, THE LACK OF CELLPHONE COVERAGE IN MANY AREAS OF THE ARKANSAS BACKWOODS TO BE ADDRESSED... SHE IS HOPING TO THE STATE'S FEDERAL DELEGATION AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTO THE DISCUSSION TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS QUICKLY....
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ITS SENIOR DAY AT THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR.… ITS THE SECOND NIGHT FOR THE RODEO AT 8... CLINE HALL, HALL RODEO LLC IS PRODUCING THE RODEO… ISABELLA LOVE AND THE BELLA BAND WILL BE IN CONCERT TONIGHT AT 8 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS PAVILION.... ADMISSION TO THE FAIRGROUNDS TONIGHT AND THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK IS $8 FOR AGES 13 THRU ADULTS AND $5 FOR AGES 5 THRU 12.... THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR WILL CONTINUE THRU SATURDAY...
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THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE HARDY HISTORY ASSOCIATION IS TONIGHT AT THE OLD HARDY GYM.... A SHARP COUNTY NATIVE WITH A STORY FROM THE 1880'S IN SHARP COUNTY WILL PRESENT THE PROGRAM… THE HISTORY ASSOCIATION'S REBECCA ASHCROFT SAYS IT WILL BE INTERESTING… THIS IS A TRUE STORY FROM 1887 WHERE A MAN NAMED INNIS FROM WILLIFORD WAS ON TRIAL .... THE PROGRAM BEGINS AT 5:30 AT THE OLD HARDY GYM... IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND, IT WILL BE STREAMED "LIVE" ON THE HARDY HISTORY ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK PAGE... NEXT TIME YOUR IN HARDY ON THE WEEKEND, STOP BY THE HARDY HISTORY MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET… THE HARDY HISTORY MUSEUM IS LOCATED ON MAIN STREET... ITS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAYS 10 UNTIL 4 AND SUNDAYS 1 UNTIL 4.... THE HISTORY ASSOCIATION IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ARTIFACTS TIED TO THE HISTORY OF HARDY AND THE AREA....
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- A FULTON COUNTY MAN IS FACING CHARGES FROM A PURSUIT THAT COVERED TWO COUNTIES WITH SPEEDS REACHING OVER 100 MILES-PER-HOUR. FORTY-SIX YEAR-OLD WILLIAM BRANDON HILL OF VIOLA IS FACING FIVE CHARGES IN THE INCIDENT. ACCORDING TO THE PROBABLE CAUSE AFFIDAVIT FROM THE HOWELL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND A FACEBOOK POST FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, A DEPUTY WAS DISPATCHED FOR A CARELESS DRIVER NEAR MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY JJ AND HOWELL COUNTY ROAD 8936 ON JUNE 27. WHILE EN ROUTE, THE DEPUTY SAW A VEHICLE MATCHING THE DESCRIPTION TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON HIGHWAY JJ. THE DEPUTY ACTIVATED HIS RADAR AND CLOCKED THE VEHICLE AT 81 MILES-PER-HOUR IN A 55 MILES-PER-HOUR ZONE. THE DEPUTY ACTIVATED HIS EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN, BUT HILL SPED UP TO SPEEDS OVER 100 MILES-PER-HOUR. THE PURSUIT CONTINUED ACROSS THE STATE LINE INTO FULTON COUNTY ON STURKIE ROAD WHERE HILL TRIED TO GET THE DEPUTY TO REAR END HIM BY BRAKING ABRUPTLY. THE CHASE ENDED WHEN HILL FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A TURN AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. THE DEPUTY USED HIS VEHICLE TO PIN HILL'S VEHICLE SO HE COULDN'T ESCAPE. INSIDE THE VEHICLE WAS A LOADED SHOTGUN IN THE PASSENGER SEAT ALONG WITH OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOL. HILL TOLD THE DEPUTY HE DID NOT PULL OVER BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE. THE DEPUTY VERIFIED HILL'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED. HILL WAS TAKEN TO THE FULTON COUNTY JAIL. HE WAS EXTRADITED TO THE HOWELL COUNTY JAIL MONDAY. HILL IS CHARGED WITH A FELONY COUNT OF RESISTING ARREST BY FLEEING CREATING A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY, ALONG WITH MISDEMEANOR COUNTS OF DRIVING WHILE REVOKED, SPEEDING, CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT DRIVING AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHT HALF OF THE ROADWAY. HE IS FREE AFTER POSTING $25,000 BOND. THE DEPUTY NOTED IN THE AFFIDAVIT HE BELIEVES HILL WILL NOT SHOW UP FOR HIS COURT DATE. HE NOTES HILL IS A DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE HE IS A PERSISTENT DWI OFFENDER IN ARKANSAS, LIVES NEAR THE STATE LINE, OWNS A CAR LOT AND HAS ACCESS TO ANY VEHICLE OF HIS CHOOSING, SO YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT HE IS DRIVING.
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THE EMERGENCY- 911 DIRECTOR IN LAWRENCE COUNTY HAS BEEN ARRESTED… PAIGE VANBROOK OF WALNUT RIDGE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER AN ALLEGED INCIDENT AT THE WALMART STORE IN PARAGOULD.... THE ARREST WARRANT ALLEGES A WALMART ASSET PROTECTION CLERK NOTIFIED PARAGOULD POLICE THAT A WOMAN HAD ALLEGEDLY LEFT THE STORE WITH NEARLY $300 WORTH OF STOLEN MERCHANDISE...OFFICERS STOPPED VANBROOK'S CAR ON HIGHWAY 412 WEST... ITEMS IN HER POSSESSION MATCHED THE DESCIPTION OF ITEMS TAKEN FROM THE WALMART .... VANBROOK IS CHARGED WITH THEFT OF PROPERTY... SHE IS NOW FREE AFTER POSTING BOND...
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LAWRENCE COUNTY 4-H CLUB MEMBERS ARE SELLING PORK STEAK PLATES AS A FUNDRAISER... THE PLATE INCLUDES A PORK STEAK, POTATO SALAD, BAKED BEANS AND A ROLL FOR $15... TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY 4-H MEMBER IN LAWRENCE COUNTY OR BY CALLING THE EXTENSION OFFICE IN WALNUT RIDGE AT 870-886-3741.....
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THE VIOLA SCHOOL BOARD WILL MEET TONIGHT AT 6:30 IN THE BOARDROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING....
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YOUR HEADED OUT TO THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR THIS WEEK, STOP BY THE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL BOOTH AND PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS FOR TWO DRAWINGS, ONE THIS WEEK AND ONE ON VETERANS DAY....THIS WEEKS GIVEAWAY IS FOR A BLACK POWDER MUZZLELOADER... WHILE YOUR AT THE FAIR BOOTH, PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE SECOND RAFFLE, BEEF FOR TWO FOR A YEAR.… THE BEEF WILL BE GIVEN AWAY WILL BE HELD AT THE VETERANS DAY PROGRAM.… ALL OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THESE RAFFLES WILL GO FOR MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS AT THE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL IN ASH FLAT.. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE FAIR THIS WEEK, YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM JULIE AT THE CALDWELL BANKER OZARK REAL ESTATE OFFICE IN HARDY OR FROM AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDER DICK SACKETT AT OZARK GATEWAY REALTY IN HIGHLAND..... DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT WILL ALSO BE APPRECIATED… GATES TO THE FAIRGROUNDS OPEN AT 5 THIS AFTERNOON... THE CARNIVAL OPENS AT 6 TONIGHT... THE LITTLE MISS AND MISTER, PETITE MISS AND MISTER AND YOUNG MISS SHARP COUNTY PAGENTS BEGIN AT 6.. THE ACA RODEO IS AT 8… ADMISSION TONIGHT AND THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK IS $8 FOR AGES 13 AND UP, $5 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12... THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR WILL CONTINUE THRU SATURDAY..
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FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF JAKE SMITH HAS ISSUED A WARNING TO AREA RESIDENTS OF FIVE SCAMS THAT HAVE BEEN REPORTED BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALLEGEDLY LOST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS SINCE JANUARY..… SHERIFF SMITH SAYS DESPITE ONGOING LOCAL AND NATIONAL WARNINGS, THESE SCAMS CONTINUE... THE FIVE SCAMS INCLUDE, A FEDERAL AGENT GIFT CARD SCAM, A PUBLISHERS CLEARNING HOUSE SCAM, TECH SUPPORT GIFT CARD SCAM, A BITCOIN/ GIFT CARD SCAM ATTEMPT AND A ROMANCE INVESTMENT SCAM....
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SHARP COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED 37 YEAR OLD DALE TAYLOR OF CHEROKEE VILLAGE AFTER AN INCIDENT AT A HOME IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE… 37 YEAR OLD DALE TAYLOR IS CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC BATTERY, THIRD DEGREE, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR, THIRD DEGREE, RESISTING ARREST, DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION… TAYLOR IS BEING HELD IN THE SHARP COUNTY DETENTION CENTER...
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THE ANNUAL RED WHITE AND YOU BLOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AROUND NORTHEAST ARKANSAS… THERE ARE TWO COLLECTION LOCATIONS IN THE LISTENING AREA, AT THE HARDY CIVIC CENTER AND BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN POCHONTAS.... RED CROSS REGIONAL DIRECTOR JOE ZYDLIO SAYS ALL BLOOD DRIVES ARE IMPORTANT, BUT THIS IS SIGNIFICANT... BLOOD SUPPLIES ARE ALWAYS LOWER THAN NOMAL DURING THE SUMMER… THE RED WHITE AND YOU BLOOD DRIVE IS THURSDAY 11:30 UNTIL 5:30 AT THE HARDY CIVIC CENTER AND AT BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN POCAHONTAS... OTHER BLOOD DRIVES WILL BE HELD IN PARAGOULD, JONESBORO AND TRUMAN... TO MAKE A RESERVATION, DONORS SHOULD PHONE THE RED CROSS AT 1-800-733-2767 OR VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG....
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THE 2025-26 FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP HAS BEEN UNVEILED BY THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE… THE STAMP IS NOW ON SALE.. IT MAY BE PURCHASED AT LICENSED DEALERS, SOME POST OFFICES, NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES, ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION OFFICES AND NATURE CENTERS....
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- A FORMER SEX OFFENDER FROM GEPP IS ACCUSED OF RAPING A MINOR IN FULTON COUNTY. FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF JAKE SMITH SAID OFFICERS WITH THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE ARKANSAS STATE POLICE CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN DIVISION BEGAN INVESTIGATING THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR ON JUNE 26. POLICE ARRESTED CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDRICKS ON JULY 3 AND CHARGED HIM WITH RAPE. HENDRICKS IS BEING HELD ON A $500,000 BOND IN THE FULTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER. POLICE SAID THE CASE IS ONGOING AND MORE CHARGES MAY BE FILED. HENDRICKS WAS PREVIOUSLY CLASSIFIED A LEVEL ONE SEX OFFENDER, ACCORDING TO CHIEF DEPUTY WILLIAM FAWCETT.
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MULTIPLE AGENCIES ASSISTED IN THE SEARCH FOR A MISSING CHILD JULY 3, RESULTING IN THE ARREST OF TWO SHARP COUNTY RESIDENTS. ON JULY 3, 2025, THE SHARP COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A POSSIBLE MISSING CHILD FROM A RESIDENCE NEAR GRANGE ROAD. THE REPORT INVOLVED A FOUR-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WHOSE WHEREABOUTS WERE INITIALLY UNKNOWN.
DEPUTIES FROM THE SHARP COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, ALONG WITH MULTIPLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS, FIRST RESPONDERS, ARKANSAS STATE POLICE, ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION, AND ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY TO INITIATE A COORDINATED SEARCH… DURING THE INVESTIGATION, CAPTAIN G. STEWART, INVESTIGATOR LT. B. TRIVITT, AND INVESTIGATOR LT. CHAM BUCHANAN DEVELOPED INFORMATION FROM THE CHILD'S MOTHER, IDENTIFIED AS CIERRA MAPLE, INDICATING SHE POSSIBLY COULD HAVE DROPPED THE CHILD OFF WITH A FAMILY MEMBER IN PFEIFFER THE EVENING BEFORE… SHERIFF SHANE RUSSELL CONTACTED INDEPENDENCE COUNTY SHERIFF SHAWN STEVENS, WHO PROMPTLY FOLLOWED UP ON THE LEAD. INDEPENDENCE COUNTY DEPUTIES LOCATED THE CHILD WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, CONFIRMING SHE HAD BEEN IN THEIR CARE SINCE THE EVENING OF JULY 2. FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION, CIERRA MAPLE AND THE CHILD'S STEPFATHER, ZACHARY ROBERTS, WERE BOTH ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR… SHERIFF RUSSELL SAID HE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SINCERE GRATITUDE TO ALL ASSISTING AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO RESPONDED SO QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY. THE SAFETY AND WELL BEING OF OUR CITIZENS ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN—WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THE HIGHEST PRIORITY FOR THE SHARP COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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A WOMAN WHO DROWNED LAST MONTH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. ON JUNE 21, THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE MAMMOTH SPRING POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF A WOMAN WHO HAD FALLEN OUT OF A CANOE IN THE SPRING RIVER. CHIEF DEPUTY WILLIAM FAWCETT SAID MONDAY, JULY 7, THAT 25-YEAR-OLD CRISTA ALLMAN AND A FRIEND WERE FLOATING ON THE RIVER WHEN ALLMAN FELL OUT OF THE CANOE NEAR THE NEEDLES EYE TURN. "EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL ARRIVED AND BEGAN TO RENDER LIFE-SAVING AID," FAWCETT SAID. "CRISTA WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A NEARBY MEDICAL FACILITY IN SHARP COUNTY, WHERE SHE WAS LATER PRONOUNCED DECEASED." FAWCETT SAID THE INCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT.
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THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR OPENS TO THE PUBLIC AT 5 THIS AFTERNOON..… FAIR BOARD MEMBER ANDREA VOGT TELL US ABOUT THE PREPERATION THAT HAS GONE INTO GETTING READY FOR THIS WEEK… HERE IS TODAYS SCHEDULE... THE JUDGING OF FAMILY LIVING EXHBITS, HORTICULTURE AND FIELD CROPS IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING FROM 10 UNTIL 2... AQUACULTURE WILL CHECK IN FROM 1 UNTIL 2.. THE GATES OPEN AT 5 THIS AFTERNOON... HALTER HORSE AND SWINE CHECK IN BEGINS AT 5… PAGENTS BEGIN AT 6.. MISS SHARP COUNTY, JUNIOR MISS, RODEO QUEEN, JUNIOR MISS AND PRE-TEEN MISS PAGENTS ARE SCHEDULED TONIGHT.… THE TALENT SHOW WILL FOLLOW IN THE PAGENTS... THE HALTER HORSE SHOW BEGINS AT 7 IN THE FAIRGROUNDS ARENA... THE FAIR WILL CONTINUE THRU SATURDAY.. THE CARNIVAL OPENS WEDNESDAY NIGHT... THE ACA RODEO IS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS... THERE'S A TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL ON FRIDAY NIGHT, THE TRACTOR SHOW, COOKIE JAR SCHOLARSHIP AUCTION, BINGO AND LAWNMOWER RACES ARE SATURDAY.....ADMISSION TONIGHT IS $5 FOR ADULTS 13 AND UP, $2 FOR KIDS AGES 5 TO 12... THE ADMISSION WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK IS $8 ADULTS AND $5 FOR KIDS AGE 5 TO 12...
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IZARD COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED 41 YEAR OLD JESSE MAY OF PINEVILLE AFTER AN INCIDENT IN CALICO ROCK... MAY IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE TERRORISTIC THREATENING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT... MAY IS BEING HELD IN THE IZARD COUNTY DETENTION CENTER....
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A CAVE CITY TRUCK DRIVER IS ON HIS WAY TO THE NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER CAPTURING HE ARKANSAS TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP DURING THE ANNUAL COMPETITION HOSTED BY THE ARKANSAS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION.. MARCUS RUSH OF CAVE CITY COMPETED WITH 140 PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE… THE TRUCKERS FACED OFF IN A TRIO OF RIGOROUS CHALLENGES, A PRE-TIP INSPECTION, A WRITTEN EXAM AND A DRIVING SKILLS TEST… RUSH IS A WALMART TRANSPORATION DRIVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS AND IS A 25 YEAR VETERANS OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY.... RUSH WILL JOIN EIGHT OTHER ARKANSAS DRIVERS AT THE NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUGUST IN MINNEAPOLIS, WHERE THE COUNTRY'S TOP TRUCK DRIVERS WILL COMPETE FOR NATIONAL TITLES... THE EVENT IS ORGANIZED BY THE AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCATION...
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THE TWIN LAKES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS GIVEN A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR ARKANSAS COMMUNITY GRANT TO THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD..... THE MONEY WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE CHILDREN'S FURNITURE TO THE MAMMOTH SPRING LIBRARY.... THE FOUNDATION HAS GIVEN GRANT MONEY TO THE SHINING LIGHT FOOD PANTRY AT MAMMOTH SPRING THAT WILL BE USED TO SECURE NUTRITOUS FOOD FOR THE PANTRY TO DISTRIBUTE TO THOSE IN NEED.....
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THE IZARD COUNTY QUROUM COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSIONS THIS AFTERNOON AT 5 AT THE COURTHOUSE IN MELBOURNE,...
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- A SEARCH IS UNDERWAY FOR A MAN REPORTED MISSING THE WHITE RIVER ON FRIDAY. ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENCE COUNTY SHERIFF SHAWN STEPHENS, A CALL CAME IN AROUND 9:30PM ON JULY 4 FOR A MAN WHO DISAPPEARED NEAR YORK ISLAND ALONG THE STONE AND INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LINES.. INDEPENDENCE COUNTY JUDGE KEVIN JEFFREY SAID THE MAN WENT MISSING AFTER HE “ENTERED THE RIVER FROM A BOAT WHILE SHOOTING FIREWORKS”.. STEPHENS SAID THE INDEPENDENCE AND STONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICES, MELROSE AND BETHESDA FIRE DEPARTMENTS, ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AS WELL AS VOLUNTEERS ARE ALL SEARCHING FOR THE MAN, WHOM HE DID NOT IDENTIFY...
- A WEST PLAINS MAN HAS DIED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A VEHICLE WHILE WALKING ON HIGHWAY 63 NEAR THE BRIDGE OVER McFARLAND DRIVE... THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS A 50 YEAR OLD MAN WAS WALKING IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE AND WAS STRUCK BY A PASSING VEHICLE... HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.. THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL DOES NOT RELEASE THE NAMES OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT...
- A SALEM MAN SUSTAINED INJURES IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT IN OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI FRIDAY NIGHT... THE 69 YEAR OLD MAN LOST CONTROL OF HIS MOTORCYCLE ON HIGHWAY 160 IN HARDENVILLE AROUND 9:55 FRIDAY NIGHT.. THE MOTORCYCLE CROSS THE CENTER LINE, OVERTURNED AND EJECTED THE DRIVER WHO THEN WAS THROWN INTO A ROAD SIGN.... THE MAN WAS TRANSPORTED TO COX MEDICAL SOUTH IN SPRINGFIELD FOR TREATMENT OF HIS INJURIES....
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ITS FAIR WEEK IN SHARP COUNTY.... TODAY IS CHECK IN DAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS SOUTH OF ASH FLAT.… IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS THE DAILY SCHEDULE, ALL OF THAT INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN THE FAIRBOOK AND ON SHARP COUNTY FAIR ON FACEBOOK.. THIS IS CHECK-IN DAY AT THE FAIRGROUNDS... FAMILY LIVING EXHIBITS, HORTICULTURE AND FIELD CROPS WILL CHECK IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING FROM NOON UNTIL 7 THIS AFTERNOON... COMMERCIAL BOOTH SIWLL CHECK-IN FROM TWO UNTIL SIX....THE CARNIVAL WILL OPEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT...THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR BOARD ARE SELLING PRE-SALE ARMBANDS.. THE PRESALE PRICE IS $20 AND AVAILABLE AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE IN THE COURTHOUSE OR AT THE ASH FLAT LIVESTOCK AUCTION SALE BARN..... HOMETOWN RADIO WILL PROVIDE DAILY COVERAGE OF THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR EVERYDAY THIS WEEK.
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THE IMBODEN AREA CHARTER SCHOOL AT BLACK ROCK HAS A NEW SUPERINTENDENT.. HE’S SCOT JAMES WHO HAS 33 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A PRINCIPAL AT MAYNARD AND OAK RIDGE CENTRAL.. HE WAS PREVIOUSLY THE SPECIAL ED TEACHER AT THE CHARTER SCHOOL..
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SCOTT DAVIDSON HAS ANNOUNCED HIS CANDIDACY FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE DIVISION 2 IN THE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS, WHICH INCLUDES FULTON, IZARD, STONE, INDEPENDENCE AND CLEBURNE COUNTIES.. DIVISION 2 CURRENTLY HANDELS DOMESTIC RELATIONS CLASES INCLUDING ADOPTIONS AND GUARDIANSHIPS… SCOTT DAVIDSON HAS BEEN A PRACTICING LAWYER IN BATESVILLE FOR 37 YEARS AND SINCE AUGUST 1988 HE HAS PRACTICED WIT HTHE FIRM OF BLAIR AND STROUD BEFORE BEGI9NNING HIS OWN PRACTICE IN BATESVILLE. DAVIDSON AHS REPRESENTED CLIENTS IN EACH OF THE COUNTIES THAT MAKE UP THE 16TH DISTRCIT.
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THE MAMMOTH SPRING CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET TONIGT AT 6 AT CITY HALL.
- THE SHARP COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM ACCUMULATED 256 HOURS WORKED FROM JUNE 22ND THRU 28TH, COMPLETING SEVERAL PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY... COMMUNITY SERVICE COORDINATOR BRIAN WATSON REPORTS TIME WAS SPENT WORKING AT THE TRI-COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER, CAVE CITY LIBRARY, SHARP COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CITY OF SIDNEY AND SIDNEY PARK... THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW INMATES TO PAY OFF FINES AND SERVE THE COMMUNITIES OF SHARP COUNTY.....
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THE IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WEEKLY ARREST REPORT INCLUDES: 24-YEAR-OLD BRAYDEN RODDY OF BROCKWELL FOR CARELESS DRIVING. 43-YEAR-OLD NATHAN BURCH OF MELBOURNE FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST. 19-YEAR-OLD ABRAHAM BENTON OF MOUNT PLEASANT FOR FAILURE TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT. 19-YEAR-OLD LAWSON WOLFORD OF HORSESHOE BEND FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY, THIRD DEGREE. TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED FOR PAROLE VIOLATIONS: 26-YEAR-OLD JACOB DARNELL OF MOUNT PLEASANT AND 57-YEAR-OLD STEVEN CONYERS OF TRUMANN.
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BEAR SIGHTINTGS ARE UP ACROSS THE OZARKS GATEWAY. THAT'S THE WORD FROM THE ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION'S REGIONAL OFFICE IN CALICO ROCK. SEVERAL FACTORS ARE CAUSING THE UPTICK. YEARLING BEARS ARE BEING KICKED AWAY BY THEIR MOTHERS. BLACK BEARS HAVE BEEN SPOTTED NEAR HOMES, TASH BINS AND WOODED EDGES IN MULTIPLE AREAS. THE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION ASKS YOU TO CURTAIL LEAVING FOOD OUTSIDE AND TO SECURE TRASH CANS.
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THE CHEROKEE VILLAGE SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IS REQUESTING BIDS FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS AT THE OMAHA CENTER, SOUTH GOLF SHOP AND THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE THUNDERBIRD CENTER. THE SID OFFICE HAS A SPEC SHEET FOR EACH LOCATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, COME BY THE SID OFFICE AT THE OMAHA CENTER OR PHONE THE OFFICE AT 870-257-2468. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A BID IS JULY 30TH.
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THE SHARP COUNTY FAIR OPENS TUESDAY. MONDAY IS CHECK IN DAY. FAMILY LIVING EXHIBITS, HORTICULTURE AND FIELD CROPS CAN BE BROUGHT INTO THE EDUCATION BUILDING FROM NOON UNTIL 7:00. COMMERCIAL BOOTHS WILL CHECK IN FROM 2 UNTIL 7. THE FAIRGROUNDS WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 5 ON TUESDAY. VISIT SHARP COUNTY FAIR ON FACEBOOK FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE.
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THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR THE FULTON COUNTY FAIR PAGENTS AND YOUTH TALENT CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY. ALL PAGENTS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 12TH. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT fultoncountyfair.org OR GO TO FULTON COUNTY FAIR ON FACEBOOK. FEES CAN BE PAID WITH THE QR CODE ON FACEBOOK.
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IF YOU'RE USING FIREWORKS THIS WEEKEND, AND WE KNOW MANY OF YOU ARE, CHEROKEE VILLAGE FIRE CHIEF KAL DIENST WANTS TO REMIND YOU TO TAKE STEPS TO STAY SAFE. REMEMBER, NEVER LET CHILDREN PLAY WITH FIREWORKS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION!
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WALNUT RIDGE MAYOR CHARLES SNAPP RECEIVED THE ADRIAN WHITE MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP AWARD AT LAST WEEK'S ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION. THE AWARD IS NAMED FOR THE LONGTIME MAYOR OF POCAHONTAS AND FOUNDER OF KPOC RADIO IN POCAHONTAS. MAYOR SNAPP FENDED OFF THE PRAISE FOR HIS ACCOMISHMENTS, POINTING OUT THE WORK OF THE NOREAST ARKANSAS COALITION OF CITIES AND COUNTIES. THE CITY OF WALNUT RIDGE HAS SEVERAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS UNDERWAY, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR PICKLEBALL COUTS AND AN 18-HOLG WOODED DISC GOLF COURSE. THE CITY HAS APPLIED FOR AN INCLUSINVE AND EXPANDABLE ADA PLAYGROUND THIS YEAR. BLACKSHEEP EGG IS NEARING 50 EMPLOYEES SINCE ITS OPENING TWO YEARS AGO, ALLEGIS IS ADDING 15,000 SQUARE FEET AND OPENING THEIR FACILITY AS A DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL UNITED STATES. THE CITY OF WALNUT RIDGE WILL STAGE ITS ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW AT STEWART PARK AFTER DARK ON SUNDAY NIGHT.
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THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND IS HERE. WHILE MANY OF YOU ARE HEADED FOR LAKE NORFORK, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR JAY TOWNSEND HAS SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU: THE LAKE LEVEL IS HIGH AND CAUTION IS ADVISED. WHETHER YOU'RE IN THE WATER OR IN A CAMPSITE, POP-UP THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE, SO YOU NEED TO ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO ACT QUICKLY SHOULD A STORM BLOW OVER YOU. THE HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODS HAVE BROUGHT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS INTO THE LAKES AND RIVERS, AND TOWNSEND SUGGESTS HAVING A SPOTTER FOR EVERY BOAT. THE CORPS ALSO REMINDS YOU THAT ALCOHOL NEEDS TO STAY OUT OF THE BOAT. IF YOU MUST DRINK, DESIGNATE. THE BOAT OPERATOR DOES NOT NEED TO BE HAMPERED BY THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. THERE WILL BE A GREAT INFLUX OF BOATS AT AND NEAR HENDERSON LANDING LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT WITH THE LAKE NORFORK FIREWORKS SHOW TONIGHT.
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REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE JEREMY WOOLRIDGE WILL SEEK THE ARKANSAS STATE SENATE SEAT 21, WHICH INCLUDES A PORTION OF LAWRENCE, CLAY, RANDOLPH, AND GREENE COUNTIES. WOOLRIDGE SAYS HE IS RUNNING AS A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS AND TO ENSURE THAT HIS CHILDREN WILL HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO GROW UP IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS. WOOLRIDGE CURRENTLY REPRESENTS SENATE DISTRICT 1. HE ASSUMED OFFICE IN 2023.
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A POCAHONTAS MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE IN CONNECTION WITH AN INCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 555 NEAR TRUMANN THAT CLAIMED THE LIVES OF TWO TRUMANN RESIDENTS... 25 YEAR OLD TAYLOR DAVID RHOADES IS CHARGED WITH NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE, DWI, DRUGS, CARELESS OR PROHIBITED DRIVING AND LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT WITH PERSONAL INJURIES… RHODES CAR STRUCK ANOTHER CAR WHAT WAS PARKED ON THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE THAT CAUSED THE DEATHS OF 36 YEAR OLD TYLER SLAYTON AND 31 YEAR OLD JACOB WARD WHO WORKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR, CHANGING A FLAT TIRE.… THE CRASH OCCURED ON JUNE 24TH....
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THE CITY OF IMBODEN IS INVITING EVERYONE TO THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW AFTER DARK SATURDAY NIGHT... WHERE DO WE GO FOR THE BEST VIEW ? MAYOR CHRIS JONES HAS THE ANSWER.… EVERYONE ATTENDING IS ASKED TO BRING YOUR FOLDING FOR CHAIR FOR THE IMBODEN FIREWORKS SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT..
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025-26 URBAN ARCHERY DEER HUNTS IN ARKANSAS, A PROGRAM AIMED AT CONTROLLING DEER POPULIATIONS IN CITY AREAS WHILE SUPPORTING FOOD ASSISTANCE EFFORTS......THE HUNTS BEGIN SEPTEMBER FIRST, BUT HUNTER MUST REGISTER AND QUALIFY IN ADVANCE... NINE MUNICIPALITIES AROUND THE STATE WILL PARTICIPATE INCLUDING CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AND HORSESHOE BEND... ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DONATE THEIR FIRST HARVESTED ADULT DEER TO ARKANSAS HUNTERS FEEDING THE HUNGRY... DEER TAKEN DURING THESE HUNTS DO NOT COUNT TOWARD A HUNTERS STATEWIDE SEASONAL LIMIT AND THERE IS NO BAG LIMIT OR ANTLER RESTRICTION FOR THE URBAN HUNTS... HUNTERS CAN VISIT AGFC.COM/URBANHUNT TO GET MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER...
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SHARP COUNTY AUTHORITIES HAVE ARRESTED 43 YEAR OLD BLAKE HUMBRECHT OF EVENING SHADE ON A NUMBER OF CHARGES, INCLUDING SIMULTANEOUS POSSESSION OF DRUGS AND FIREARMS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE ONE AND TWO, METH AND COCAINE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, METH, COCAINE, HEROIN AND FENANYL.... HUMBRECHT IS BEING HELD IN THE SHARP COUNTY DETENTION CENTER...
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HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS, INCLUDING STUDENTS, WHO HAD UNINSURED DAMAGE OR LOSSES FROM THE MARCH OUTBREAK OF TORNADOES AND STORMS OR THE APRIL FLOODS HAVE UNTIL MONDAY, JULY 14TH TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE... RESIDENTS IN IZARD, LAWRENCE, RANDOLPH, SHARP AND STONE COUNTIES WHO HAD DAMAGE IN THE MARCH 14TH AND 15TH STORMS AND RESIDENTS IN FULTON, RANDOLPH AND SHARP COUNTIES WHO SUFFERED UNINSURED LOSSES IN THE APRIL FLOODS ARE ALL ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE....
FEMA REPRESENTATIVE FABIAN GUTTEREZ EXPLAINS.… FEMA HAS MANY TYPES OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE... FEMA MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH BASIC HOME REPAIR COSTS, PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS AND TEMPORARY HOUSING WHIL EYOU ARE UNABLE TO LIVE IN YOUR HOME… REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR A PRIMARY VEHICLE, A COMPUTER THAT WAS DAMAGED IN THE DISASTER OR BOOKS OR OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL... FOR THOSE SELF-EMPLOYED, ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR TOOLS AND OTHER JOB RELATED EQUIPMENT..… FEMA GRANTS ARE NOT TAXABLE, DO NOT HAVE TO BE REPAID AND WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILTY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICAID OR OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS.... HERE ARE THE WAYS TO APPLY: GO TO DISASTERASSISTANCE,GOV, USE THE FEMA APP FOR MOIBLE DEVICES OR CALL THE FEMA HELPLINE AT 800-621-3362... LINES ARE OPEN 6AM UNTIL 10PM, CENTRAL TIME, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND SPECIALISTS SPEAK MANY LANGUAGES... YOU MUST APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE BY MONDAY, JULY 14TH.. THAT IS THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE.....
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