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AGFC creating opportunities to hook into wholesome family fun
Warm days and long afternoons are back, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has the perfect reason to get out and soak up some sun after school and work. Catchable-sized channel catfish are being shipped from the AGFC’s four warmwater hatcheries to ponds throughout The Natural State for anglers to enjoy. The AGFC produces…
Read MoreIzard Regional Hospital to host Community Heroes Health Fair
Come up to Izard Regional Hospital for their Community Heroes Health Fair & Izard County Sheriff’s Drug Take Back this Saturday, April 25th from 10:00am-1:00pm. There will be over 17 vendors set up, each having giveaways. Free hot dogs and popcorn will be available, along the tours of the hospital and fire trucks for kids…
Read MoreFatal officer involved shooting reported in Izard County
The Arkansas State Police will investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning in Izard County. The incident began at approximately 9:45 a.m. when Izard County dispatchers received a report of a disturbance involving 35 year old David Douglas of Mt. Home, who was armed with a knife and hammer, and was allegedly making…
Read MoreSeason begins at Ozark Folk Center
The Ozark Folk Center State Park’s season begins Tuesday, April 14! The Craft Village & Heritage Herb Garden, Skillet Restaurant and Homespun Gift Shop will open that day. Admission will be free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for live mountain music, craft demonstrations, and old-fashioned fun in the Village’s 20 artisan shops, gardens, and…
Read MoreNorfork man arrested after drugs, loaded gun found during stop
A Norfork man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a traffic stop early Friday morning behind a business on Highway 5 South. According to the probable cause affidavit from the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy conducting a building check at a store on Highway 5 South observed a blue Jeep with a…
Read MoreReminiscing at the Rock Shares Memories, Laughter, and Local History
There was plenty of history and more than a few smiles at the latest Reminiscing at the Rock gathering at the Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center. This month’s speakers, Katherine Owens and Rex Whitfield, welcomed guests into the story of Pineville, sharing memories that painted a vivid picture of life in earlier days. Together,…
Read MoreNorfork man with long criminal history behind bars again
A Norfork man with a long history of arrests is behind bars again after a short pursuit. Thirty-four-year-old Jesse Ray Bowman is facing charges from the pursuit and also had a warrant from an incident in February.The pursuit happened March 10 according to Norfork Police. An officer was watching traffic near the Wolf House when…
Read MoreNorth Central Unit Officially Renamed
More than 100 people attended Fridays offical renaming ceremony of the North Central Unit.The unit, now officially named the Benny Magness Unit was renamed in the ceremony attended by Mr. Magness, his family, prison wardens, state representatives, state officials, local judges and sheriffs, and past and present Board of Correction members. A lunch was provided…
Read MoreCRFD take Storm Spotter class
A Storm Spotter Class took place at the Calico Rock Fire Department on February 21, 2026. The Class was sponsored by the National Weather Service of Little Rock. Looking forward to the upcoming Tornado Season, we want to have our Department informed and to provide our best service to our residents. In attendance were members…
Read MoreMan incarcerated in Izard County for scamming elderly woman picks up 11 new charges for jail incident
Darren Burton, 30, who was arrested on November 23, 2025, on the multiple felony charges in the Izard County Circuit Court in relation to an on-line scam has now been charged with 3 counts of Assault 1st degree, a class “A” misdemeanor; 2 counts of Impairing the operation of a vital public facility, a class…
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