Sharp County

Sharp County Pair Get Probation in Case Involving Child’s Positive Drug Test

EVENING SHADE, Ark. — Two Sharp County residents initially charged with Class Y felonies after a child in their care tested positive for methamphetamine and other drugs have each been sentenced to six years of probation under negotiated plea agreements. Margaret Lafaye Ivie, 28, and Brian Ray Ivie, 53, each [read more…]

Lawrence County

Third Judicial District Prosecutor Launches Re-Election Campaign, Citing “Proven Results” in Crime Reduction

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…]