He’s been awarded an unrestricted $25,000 check. He works in Southside, Arkansas! Derek Tharp, a fifth-grade math teacher at Southside Middle School, was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award during a surprise assembly today. Tharp…
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Arrest Made After Batesville Man Reportedly Confesses To Theft Of County Equipment
He’s been arrested in connection with the theft of two generators in Batesville, Arkansas. Franklin Taylor Bunch, a 26-year-old local, has been implicated in the theft of two generators. The theft occurred on November 27,…
Arrest Made After Police in Arkansas Found Thousands Of Dollars In “Washed” Checks
He’s been charged with Forgery in the second degree. Independence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Edward Albert Dorris Jr has been arrested on forgery charges from Jonesboro. It comes after an arrest warrant was issued…
Police Capture Suspect After Dollar General Break-In In Arkansas
An arrest has been made after a Dollar General was allegedly broken into in Batesville, Arkansas. Independence County Sheriff’s Department confirms that Johnathan Bohannan was arrested on January 2nd, 2025 in connection to a break-in…
Suspect Arrested Near Batesville, Arkansas Had “Waiver” By Judge That Allegedly Led To Finding Gun During Search
A young man was arrested near Batesville, Arkansas. The young man had previously been put under a car search “waiver” by a court, preventing him from denying car searches. Taylor Wayne Ellis, a 28-year-old resident,…
Arrest Made In Arkansas After Local Construction Company Calls Police To Report Forged Checks
Please note: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fraudulent checks were reported at a local construction company! Logan Carter, a 20-year-old from Jonesboro, was arrested in Independence County…
Batesville Police Launch Search For Suspect Pictured In New Photo
Have you seen this person? The Batesville Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual shown in a recent photo release. You can view the photo of the suspect below. Batesville…
Young Batesville Woman Slapped With Charges Over Alleged License Issue And Contempt of Court
Driving without proper documentation and contempt of court charges! Brianna Nichole King, 23, of Batesville, was arrested by the Independence County Sheriff’s Office on December 19, 2024. You can view her mugshot below. Young Batesville…
Batesville, Arkansas Woman Allegedly Fled A Crash Scene And Refused A Test Once Caught
She was allegedly driving under the influence, fled an accident, and refused a chemical test. A woman from Batesville, Arkansas was booked into jail over a series of charges. Independence County Sheriff’s Office released the…
Police Arrest Young Woman On Theft Charges In Batesville, Arkansas
A young woman has been arrested in Batesville, Arkansas. Kaylin Renea Jones, a 29-year-old woman from Batesville, Arkansas, was arrested this week. She faces charges of breaking or entering and theft of property. You can…
