Resident News Network

06/20/2024

FUGITIVE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
June 20, 2024

MORRILTON, Ark. — Morrilton Police Department, Arkansas State Police and the Conway County Sheriff's Office took Stacy Lee Drake, 50, into custody at about 10 a.m. in a wooded area south of the Morrilton intersection of University Boulevard and Poor Farm Road.

Drake was taken into custody without incident after a manhunt that began late Tuesday. The Arkansas National Guard and the Arkansas Division of Community Correction assisted in the search.

Drake is wanted in connection with homicides and carjackings in Oklahoma and is wanted on other felony warrants from multiple jurisdictions, with charges including aggravated robbery, carjacking, and murder.

He is being held at the Conway County Detention Center. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

06/20/2024

The summer solstice is upon us, check out these gardening and landscaping resources:

Basic Gardening Tips During the hot summers of Arkansas it is important to monitor watering.  Get our gardening tips Home Garden Fruit Production All fruit crops need full sun and supplemental watering during dry periods. Fertilization schedules and pest problems vary by crop. Explore our fruit r...

06/20/2024

Back the Brave Blood Drive: Huntington/Mansfield Boots & Badges Community Challenge

06/20/2024

MAN SHOOTS AT VEHICLE IN NEW BLAINE

This afternoon, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a man driving by a residence on Springlake Road in New Blaine in eastern Logan County and shooting at a woman’s truck. The suspect, who lives in the Dardanelle area, left the scene. The victim drove down to the New Blaine Trading Post and met us there. She stated that an acquaintance of hers was angry about a theft report she made about him in Pope County and decided to take revenge by shooting at her while she was visiting a residence in Logan County. Her vehicle was hit but no one was harmed.

Our criminal investigators and an Arkansas State Police special agent interviewed the witnesses and processed the scene. Several shell casings were found in the road. We searched the area and notified the Yell County Sheriff’s Office, Dardanelle Police Department, and the authorities in Pope County and so far, the suspect has not been found. We believe this is an isolated incident and we will release suspect details later.

*This incident is not related to the murder suspect seen in the Morrilton area that was the subject of the release by the Arkansas State Police.
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Logan County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
Sheriff Jason W. Massey
Visit our website at loganso.com – Inmate Roster, Recently Arrested list, S*x Offender addresses, news, information on the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center, etc.

06/20/2024

"Giant." "Venomous." If those adjectives weren't enough to pique America’s arachnophobic interests, some are also tagging joro spiders as “flying.”

By Austin Jones "Giant." "Venomous." If those adjectives weren't enough to pique America’s arachnophobic interests, some are also tagging joro spiders as “flying.” Sensational headlines are popping up across the country about the latest species introduced to the US, the joro spider Trichoneph...

06/19/2024

ASP UPDATE 5 p.m., 6/19:
AUTHORITIES HAVE REASON
TO BELIEVE ARMED FUGITIVE REMAINS
IN MORRILTON AREA
June 19, 2024

MORRILTON, Ark. — Stacy Lee Drake, 50, who is wanted in connection to multiple homicides, is known to have purchased camping gear and all indications are he is still in the Morrilton area.

Arkansas State Police urges the public to exercise caution as Drake is believed to be armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees Drake should not approach him and should call 911 immediately.

ASP and other local law enforcement agencies have been working to apprehend Drake since last night.

Drake is wanted in connection with homicides and carjackings in Oklahoma and is wanted on other felony warrants from multiple jurisdictions, with charges including aggravated robbery, carjacking, and murder.

Drake is a white male with brown hair and eyes. He is 5’11” and weighs 185 pounds.

Drake’s last known address was in Birmingham, Ala.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

06/19/2024

Honoring the life and memory of Barbara "Nell" Cleland:

Barbara Janell ("Nell") Cleland, 87, of Waldron passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2024, in Mena. She was born August 17, 1936, in Parks, Arkansas, to Paul Frost and Virgie Vines Frost.  Nell was raised in Parks where she went to grade school, and then rode the bus from Parks to Waldron High School. Her...

06/19/2024

Several events planned for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday - check out our events page:
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06/19/2024

06/19/2024

Honoring the life and memory of Wendell Ray Rice:

Wendell Ray Rice, 97, of Waldron, Arkansas peacefully entered his eternal rest on June 16, 2024. Ray was born July 28, 1926, in the Birdsview Community near Waldron, Arkansas to Jimmie and Hazel Rice. Ray graduated from Waldron High School in 1944, and was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army...

06/19/2024

06/19/2024

WALDRON—Congratulations “Nook Boutique” on your grand re-opening!!

Nook Boutique
️274 S. Main Street Waldron AR 72958

06/19/2024

Greenwood Lady Bulldogs hosted a 2-day camp with all these future Lady Bulldogs! Nearly 80 girls 2nd-7th grades! The future is looking bright. 🏀

06/18/2024

Honoring the life and memory of Charles Chalmers:

Charles I. Chalmers, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life on June 14, 2024, at the age of 71. Charlie was born in Sacramento, California on February 7, 1953 to Arthur Ivan and Barbara Sue (Spiva) Chalmers. Known for his eccentric nature, Charlie had a colorful life filled with adventure. He s...

06/18/2024

MANSFIELD— City Workers putting on an overflow cover at the City Lake.
📸Chief Wayne Robb

06/18/2024

Arkansas’ farmers markets play a crucial role in supporting the agricultural economy while improving access to fresh produce in rural communities.

By Tracy CourageU of A System Division of Agriculture Arkansas’ farmers markets play a crucial role in supporting the agricultural economy while improving access to fresh produce in rural communities. Earlier this month, Gov. Sarah Sanders signed a proclamation recognizing June 9-15 as Arkan...

06/18/2024

ASP ARRESTS TWO MEN IN POPE COUNTY FOR ILLEGAL NARCOTICS AND WEAPONS
June 18, 2024

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) stopped a white Mitsubishi SUV for a traffic violation on Interstate 40 East near the 79-mile marker in Pope County.

During a search of the vehicle, ASP Troopers discovered 10 pounds of high-grade, illegal ma*****na and two weapons. The weapons included a .300 Blackout Pistol and a G***k 30 with an aftermarket "switch" attached, making the pistol fully automatic, which is illegal to possess.

The two men in the vehicle, identified as William Morgan, 23, of Alton, Illinois, and Jahmezze Holman, 25, of Waco, Texas, were arrested and taken to the Pope County Detention Center.
Morgan is facing felony charges for Perpetrating a Crime with a Machine Gun, Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Fi****ms. Holman has been charged with felony Possession with Intent to Deliver, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Fi****ms by a Certain Person, and Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Fi****ms.
Morgan told investigators that he was traveling from Oklahoma City to West Memphis.

06/18/2024

GREENWOOD - Plans are to have this splash pad open by the end of the summer.

MINUTES OF PARKS COMMISSION MEETINGFOR MAY 28, 2024GREENWOOD CITY HALL The meeting was called to order by Parks Commission Chair Joel Goldstein at 4:00 p.m., rollwas called and members present were as follows: Cinda Bell, Jennifer Travis, Kay Headley,Brandon Tate, and Otis Edwards; a quorum was pres...

06/18/2024

Mansfield, Waldron, & Hackett will head south to Mena this morning to participate in the Bearcat Football Camp. The three area programs will compete against each other as well as Mena & the Foreman Gators.

06/18/2024

INVITATION TO BID
Separate sealed bids for El Paso Street Improvements, will be received by the City of Lavaca, Arkansas at Lavaca City Hall, 808 West Main Street, Lavaca, Arkansas until at 10:00 a.m. (local time) on July 2, 2024, at which time and location bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Bids shall be addressed “City of Lavaca, 808 West Main Street, Lavaca, Arkansas 72941” and shall be labeled “Bid for El Paso Street Improvements”. Bidders shall include their Arkansas license number on the outside of their sealed bids. Any bid received after the scheduled opening time will be returned unopened.
The project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 900 linear feet of street overlay within the City of Lavaca, Arkansas, including asphalt overlay, enclosed drainage system, and water line relocations.
Prospective Bidders must download contract documents through Quest Construction Data Network. This can be accomplished via the link on www.hawkins-weir.com/bidding-info and or at www.QuestCDN.com. QuestCDN is a web-based platform for advertisements, bid document distribution, plan holder lists, and all information pertaining to the bid. Prospective Bidders should register at www.QuestCDN.com for a free ‘Regular” membership. Enter Quest number 9163171 to access bidding information on the search page. There is a $22.00 non-refundable download delivery fee for a PDF (electronic) copy of the bidding documents. Prospective Bidders are responsible for any reproduction costs of the purchased contract documents. Bids will not be accepted from any Prospective Bidder who has not purchased contract documents through QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer support at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in membership registration and downloading digital bidding documents.
Bidders will be required to inform themselves of all Addenda duly issued in accordance with the requirements provided in the Instructions to Bidders. Information regarding the number of Addenda that have been duly issued can be obtained from Hawkins-Weir Engineers.
Each Bidder must deposit with their Bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders.
All Bidders must be licensed in conformance with the Arkansas State Licensing Law for Commercial Contractors as defined in Arkansas Code 17-25-101 and related statutes.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any and all Bids. Bids shall remain firm for a period not to exceed 60 days from the Bid opening date.
This publication was paid for by the City of Lavaca, Arkansas, and the cost of the publication is $200.00, per Arkansas Code 14-55-208 and related statutes.
The Owner encourages participation of small, minority, and woman owned business enterprises in the procurement of goods, services, and construction, as either a general contractor or subcontractor.

06/17/2024

At 3:30pm, deputy in south Sebastian County clocked a red sports bike speeding through the Midland community at 120 mph in a 35 mph zone. It was driven by a white male rider, wearing a black enclosed helmet. The deputy lost site of the motorcycle as it continued to increase its speed northbound on Hwy. 45 out of Midland. May have turned onto Tyro but not sure.

To the rider. There are many young children that live and play in this small community. As a rider traveling at those speeds, you simply wouldn’t have time to react if a child stepped into your path, or if a car pulled out in front of you.

If anyone has an idea who this might have been, please send us a message on our FB page. We’d like to pay them a visit.

06/17/2024

As if on cue, a bear sighting near Rock Creek Monday morning reminded everyone that Arkansas is home to the most successful reintroductions of a large carnivore in history.

By Randy Zellers As if on cue, a bear sighting near Rock Creek Monday morning reminded everyone that Arkansas is home to the most successful reintroductions of a large carnivore in history. The Natural State’s bear population is definitely a source of pride for many wildlife enthusiasts here in Ar...

06/17/2024

Recently, ANO operation license was extended by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until 2034 for unit one and until 2036 for unit 2. By that time the cloud-maker will have been with us for fifty-years.

By Dr. Curtis Varnell A towering bank of steam rose from the distant tower, billowing into a cotton-candy cloud formation that can be seen from miles away. When young, my children called it the cloud-maker. The cooling tower at Arkansas Nuclear One is nearly 450 high and is the most notable feature....

06/17/2024

Students can participate in the “Lunch & Learn With Local Authors” series, the “Rattler Library on Wheels” Program and the “Rattler Summer Reading Challenge”. All programs are free to students and are made possible through grants written by Magazine Schools District Administrator for Federal Programs/Curriculum Karen Gipson and awarded to Magazine Schools by SOAR and Dollar General.

By Jonathan W. GipsonMagazine Schools Media Relations MAGAZINE – Magazine Schools encourages students in Pre-K through 12th grades to continue reading during the summer break and provides several fun, educational, engaging opportunities for them to improve their literacy skills. Students can parti...

06/16/2024

On this day, we celebrate our heroes, best friends, mentors and those who can always take the lid of that stubborn jar!

Happy Father’s Day.

Share your photos and favorite stories in the comments below!

❤️

06/16/2024

MANSFIELD - Ladies & gentlemen, the Arkansas female athlete of the year is….Mansfield’s own, Alyson Edwards.
Edwards was selected as the best overall student athlete across all divisions (6A-2A) in the entire state.
🐅🥎🏐🏀🏆🏀🏐🥎🐅

06/15/2024

Fantastic New Band Right Out of Greenwood Called Double EMB Plays at Market on the Square!

All students coming from the Greenwood High School Jazz Band, this group of musicians brings fun and relaxation to an enjoyable farmer’s market.

06/15/2024

MANSFIELD - A handful of Tigers representing Mansfield at the University of Arkansas football camp this morning.
Left to Right: Alex Hecox, Nathan Dyer, Zander Walters, & Clayton Garrison.

06/15/2024

MANSFIELD - The Mansfield Tigers' offensive line's lack of size doesn't stop them from making big gains over the offseason.

Experience is a vital part of any sport. The longer a player or team has played their part, the more likely they will be better at it. Last season, the Mansfield Tigers boasted one of the state's youngest, smallest, and least experienced groups of linemen. Mansfield's 2023 starting offensive line co...

06/15/2024

Greenwood-

Greenwood Resident talks with Parks and Recreation Director Casey Craig about the upcoming Market on the Square

Starting Saturday, June 15th, Greenwood will be hosting the Market on the Square, a fun event with lots of good food, fun entertainment and community activities.

Greenwood Resident- When and where is the Market?

Casey Craig- Market is on the third Saturday of every month. It runs from 8AM-noon. We are located right on the Square in Greenwood.

Greenwood Resident- What kinds of products will be there?

Casey Craig- Tons of awesome stuff! We try to focus primarily on handcrafted artisan items.
Goats milk and cold-pressed soaps!
Locally grown produce.
Locally raised beef and chicken
Plenty of bread and sweets vendors, as well!

Greenwood Resident- Is there anything kids might find fun?

Casey Craig- I haven’t met a kiddo that doesn’t enjoy freeze dried candy! We have an amazing vendor!

Greenwood Resident- Is there any tips to beat the heat while shopping?

Casey Craig- Come early! I think our market running from 8 to noon really benefits us beating the extreme hours of heat!

Greenwood Resident- Is there going to be any entertainment?

Casey Craig- Of course! We have a group of guys from the high school that have formed a band. Very talented young men! The name of their group is Double EMB. They will play tomorrow (6/15) from 10-noon