With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we’ve not yet posted it. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — A defendant is accused of several serious sex crimes, including rape and first-degree sexual assault, in a probable cause affidavit filed last week in Randolph County. Jackie Ray Allred, 54, of Pocahontas, was arrested on Sept. 25, 2025, and booked into the Randolph County Detention Center on [read more…]
Mark Nichols is announcing his run for State Representative for District 1, which covers all of Clay County and portions of Randolph and Greene counties. Nichols has a heart to serve others and a passion for conservative values. “If elected, I want to be a voice for what is good [read more…]
MAYNARD, Ark. — The city of Maynard is preparing to celebrate its 45th annual Pioneer Days, a three-day community festival filled with food, music, contests, and family-friendly activities. The annual Maynard Pioneer Days event is held every September and includes gospel, country, and bluegrass music; Maynard School class reunions; a [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has formally announced his campaign for re-election, highlighting accomplishments in violent crime prosecutions, drug enforcement, and backlog reduction during his first term in office. Holder, who took office on Jan. 1, 2023, said his campaign slogan this cycle is “Safer [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — An area activist known for confrontations with public officials over transparency laws has been jailed in Randolph County after running afoul of a district judge during court. Lucas Peppers, 43, runs the Arkansas Corruption Channel on Facebook. He has been involved in past controversies with government officials, [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Mayor Keith Futrell did not perform well recently in a First Amendment audit by the Random Patriot, according to many of the comments made by viewers of his latest video. The YouTuber, real name Justin MacHenry from Conway, has over 120,000 subscribers. He visits different communities and [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — Lifelong Greene County resident and respected community leader Brian Carter has officially announced his candidacy for State Representative, District 1. With a proven record of public service, deep community roots, and a commitment to common-sense conservative leadership, Carter enters the race with the full support of his [read more…]
TRUMANN, ARK. — On Friday, June 27, 2025, Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested Taylor David Rhoades, 25, of Pocahontas, in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 555 near Trumann that resulted in the deaths of two Paragould residents. The wreck occurred on Thursday, [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Longtime deputy prosecutor and attorney Ryan Wallace announced today that he is officially seeking election as Prosecuting Attorney for the Third Judicial District, which includes Randolph, Lawrence, Jackson, and Sharp counties. Wallace, a respected legal figure in Northeast Arkansas, brings over thirteen years of courtroom experience, deep [read more…]
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