From police and press release information James Frey, 34, of Salem has been identified as the deceased person located in Hoxie. According to a press release, the Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of a Salem man whose body was found in Hoxie on Tue. Aug. 11, 2026, near the Faith Tabernacle Church in Hoxie. A call came in to the Lawrence County E-11 around 3:15 to the Hoxie Police Department…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher Editor’s Note:This article is written in first person, which is not typical for a newspaper article, but it is the only way I can convey the loss of my friend and editor Mack Thompson, that not only myself, but his family and this newspaper are facing. So, bear with me, please. It is only fair that for his dedication to this newspaper, he gets the front page this week.…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher BREAKING NEWS REGARDING DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN FULTON COUNTY! #Booking photo Sept. 30, 2025 - Van Buren County Sheriff's Department A Be on the Lookout (BOLO) and officer safety warning was initially provided to this news agency that was released by the Arkansas State Police. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell confirmed the murders and BOLO to this news agency when called. It was issued in the interest of the public…
From Press Release, Court Documents and Social Media Postings, Photos submitted by Sheriff Shane Russell and mug shot UPDATE 9/23: The location of the arrest was incorrectly reported to the media originally. This story reflects only the property ownership as a change. It is uncertain who actually owns the property on on which the actual Sept. 22 arrest occcurred according to the given address. Also, since his arrest, McCall's case has been…
From Press Release and interview with Chief Monte Lane and court documents Earlier this afternoon, Cherokee Village Police Chief Monte Lane provided an update on the Wed. Sept. 10 fatal shooting in Cherokee Village and this evening, he provided the name of the person killed in the home invasion. Samuel West, 36, of 8 Wabbaseka Drive, near Katta Drive, where the incident took place, was the man who was shot and killed…
