By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Sonya Bryant lost her home in a fire at the old Salem Gym, on the campus of Old Main on the night of Jan. 31. After hours of work extinguishing the flames and trying to prevent the fire from spreading to Old Main and nearby mobile homes, the structure was determined to be a total loss. The property was owned by HD McCullough but Bryant was buying…
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!! Update to this morning's story (posted below): According to Sharp County Sherif Shane Russell, Norris has been transported to Little Rock where he will undergo surgery from injuries he sustained during the pursuit earlier this morning before being booked into the detention center, first in Independence County, and later, for charges pending in Sharp County. Tammy Curtis, Publisher 9:38 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024After being on the run for nearly…
From Press Release from Fulton County Sheriff Jake Smith Two suspects who were taken into custody after a man was found at Hardy on Jan. 8 stabbed to death have been released after questioning. According to the release, officers responded to a 911 call at the 100 block of Seminole North of Hardy. Upon arrival, the 26 year old victim, Derek Hamilton was found dead with what appeared to be multiple stab…
From a Press Release from Sheriff Shane Russell A Jan. 3, 2024, in which the Sharp County Sheriff's Deartment responded sounded more like something out of unreal drama or even far fetched comedy, had it not been for the injury of one of those involved. Sharp County Deputies responded to Eagle Trail Road in Ozark Acres in reference to a shooting where a male subject had been shot multiple times. The victim,…
Tammy Curtis, Editor It is the most wonderful time of the year, again, and it’s time to throw on those hunting shoes, not the kind you wear into the woods for deer or other wildlife, but when you search forfor real treasure. This is the seventh year for our Lost Elf Treasure Hunt and there is a lot at stake. This year we have expanded to include our very supportive neighbors in…
