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…]
MAYNARD, Ark. — A suspect was arrested for murder after the shooting death of a man Thursday in Randolph County. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) following a homicide in the 2900 block [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — A Pocahontas man was arrested Thursday after investigators say they found child sexual abuse material at a residence on North Thomasville Avenue. Eric Osborn, 25, was taken into custody following a search by Arkansas State Police criminal investigation agents, according to a press release from Arkansas State [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — The Randolph County Heritage Museum is preparing for a major expansion following the largest donation in the organization’s history, given by the Cox family in memory of Ruth Ann Cox. The gift, made by longtime museum supporter Don Cox and his family, will fund the museum’s long-planned [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. – The City of Pocahontas issued a public service advisory Monday urging residents in the Robil Addition area on the city’s east side to begin preparing for possible evacuation due to rising water levels. Emergency management officials said flooding is likely within the next 24 hours and conditions [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — A proclamation from Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders named Pocahontas as the Arkansas Capital of the Day for Nov. 13. Below is the full proclamation: Sanders Announces Pocahontas as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on November 13th TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Pocahontas’ history [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Police believe a double murder-suicide to be the circumstances behind the death of three people found on Monday, Nov. 4, in Pocahontas. Sgt. Trason Johnson with the Pocahontas Police Department told NEA Report that the initial 911 call came in around 7:45 a.m. on Monday at the [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Three people were found dead Monday in a home in Pocahontas. A release from the Pocahontas Police Department said they’ve requested assistance from Arkansas State Police after three people were found dead inside a home Monday morning, Nov. 4. “Based on evidence at the scene, police are [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — A Randolph County resident won big on season 42 of Wheel of Fortune. Brent Miller of Pocahontas was on the episode that aired on Monday, October 28. Miller won the game and won the bonus round, as well, earning $120,704. Miller told K8 News he had to [read more…]
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