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Rentz Gets 5 Years for Manslaughter After Walnut Ridge Murder Acquittal

Jan. 19, 2026Updated Oct. 1, 2026 at 4:50 pm

Logan Ashler Rentz was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter in Shannon Fisher’s death, his attorney confirmed after an inquiry from NEA Report.

Lawrence County

Pocahontas Man Killed, Ash Flat Woman Injured in Lawrence County Crash

Aug. 19, 2026

Lawrence County

ASP Investigating Death of Salem Man Found Near Hoxie Church

Aug. 12, 2026

Lawrence County

Jury Convicts Walnut Ridge Man of Multiple Charges in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

July 23, 2026

Lawrence County

VIDEO: Trooper Chases Vehicle in Lawrence County Before Crash, Foot Chase

May 19, 2026

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Lawrence County

Walnut Ridge Police Arrest Woman on Bestiality Charge

March 6, 2026

Lawrence County

VIDEO: TVI Flips Van After 45-Minute Pursuit; Meth and Paraphernalia Seized, Report Says

Dec. 10, 2025

Craighead County

CFL Receiver, Former Oregon Duck and NFL Draft Pick Identified as Suspect in Nov. 17 Multi-County Chase

Nov. 26, 2025

Lawrence County

Three Arrested for Guns, Drugs, and Maintaining Premises Near Drug-Free Zone in Imboden

Oct. 24, 2025

Lawrence County

Lawrence County Criminal Who Raped Child On Video Gets 35 Years in Prison

Oct. 2, 2025

Lawrence County

Walnut Ridge Man Accused of Felony Sexual Indecency With a Child

July 24, 2025

Lawrence County

Hoxie Chase Reaches 100 MPH Before Officers, Bystander Take Down Suspect

July 24, 2025

Lawrence County

Probation Search in Hoxie Leads to Meth Seizure and Felony Charges

June 2, 2025

Lawrence County

Hoxie Police Arrest Suspect in Package Theft Case

Feb. 24, 2025Updated Feb. 24, 2025 at 4:28 pm

Lawrence County

Walnut Ridge Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Meth and Firearm Offenses

Feb. 7, 2025

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