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Newport man killed in wreck Monday in Independence County
A traffic accident claimed a young man’s life Monday afternoon in Independence County. […]
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Inmate back in custody after escape from work detail
Matthew Thomas was arrested Friday after he was last seen Wednesday morning. […]
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Threats made to shoot law enforcement, burn houses in Independence County
Is a prison gang responsible for recent threats against law enforcement in Independence County? The sheriff’s office thinks so. […]
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State Trooper arrested for stalking, terroristic threatening – and allowed to resign
An Arkansas State Trooper resigned and was arrested after allegedly stalking a woman and using police tools to do so. […]
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Suspected drug dealers busted with stolen police lights
Suspected meth dealers were stopped with stolen police lights in Batesville on Tuesday, October 15. […]
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Fugitive captured in cave from Independence County
Joshua Vanesch tried hiding from authorities in a cave but it resulted in a hospital visit and his arrest. […]
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Seven arrested for meth Thursday in Independence County
A busy day for Independence County authorities concluded on Thursday with at least seven arrested on charges for meth. […]
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Silver Alert for Independence County woman
A missing woman out of Southside has triggered a Silver Alert […]
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College Student From Pleasant Plains Studying in Australia as Gilman Scholar
From Independence County to Melbourne, Australia, Sierra Clark will be studying abroad after being selected for a scholarship this semester. […]
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Body found in Independence County
Investigators are waiting for answers from the crime lab after a body was found Monday […]
