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VIDEO: TVI Ends Pursuit of Alleged Reckless Driver Near Hardy

July 24, 2026

HARDY, Ark. — An Arkansas State Police trooper used a tactical vehicle intervention to end a pursuit involving an alleged reckless driver on U.S. Highway…

Sharp County

Kyle Petty Charity Ride To Stop In Hardy This Week

May 4, 2026

HARDY, Ark. — NASCAR legend Kyle Petty is scheduled to stop in Hardy this week as part of the 30th annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride…

Sharp County

Hardy Fires Police Chief After Arrest, Appoints Interim Replacement

June 3, 2025

HARDY, Ark. – The City of Hardy says it is taking steps to terminate the employment of Former Police Chief Scott Rose following his recent…

Sharp County

Hardy Police Chief Arrested Following Multi-Agency Investigation

June 2, 2025Updated June 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm

HARDY, Ark. — Hardy’s police chief has been arrested after a multi-agency investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse. As reported by the Spring River…

Sharp County

Fire destroys Bob & Sandy’s Beach Club BBQ

Oct. 25, 2019

A sad day for fans of Hardy’s most well known BBQ restaurant

Man shot by Hardy cop after chase

March 22, 2019

19-year-old Jesse Hope of Ash Flat was shot by a Hardy officer after colliding with police cars.

Craighead County

Local BBQ favorite leaving Jonesboro to return to Hardy

Jan. 31, 2019

A BBQ legend is returning to Hardy after a stint in Jonesboro

Sharp County

Hardy police ask for help with vandals

Sept. 15, 2017Updated Oct. 5, 2017 at 9:21 am

HARDY, Ark. – Police are searching for vandals who tore up public property in Hardy, a Facebook post said. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement…