Independence County

Teen still missing from Batesville, believed safe

BATESVILLE, Ark. – The search continues for a girl who went missing from the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Batesville, but information suggests she is safe. The girl, Hailey Hice, 15 years old, 5′7″, 220 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes, went missing from the Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranch (ASYR) [read more…]

Lawrence County

Snapp: "Consolidation MUST wait"

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – When Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp formed a committee to study the feasibility of consolidating Hoxie and Walnut Ridge, some said he was trying to force a hostile takeover. One who issued such a statement was Hoxie Mayor Lanny Tinker. However, Snapp likely surprised Tinker and [read more…]

Independence County

Missing 15-year-old in Independence County

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Authorities are asking for your help. The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a runaway juvenile from the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. The runaway is Hailey Hice, 15 years old, 5′7″, 220 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing maroon pants, [read more…]

Craighead County

JPD seeks answers in Madera Drive shooting

JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro police are continuing their investigation into a shots-fired complaint Sunday night on Madera Drive. Officers were called to the location shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a car that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Officers were told that several shots had [read more…]