Since being named the city of Russellville's public works director and city engineer, Kurt Jones has been using his foundation of civil engineering to strengthen the infrastructure of his hometown. Jones graduated from Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University before transferring to the University of Arkansas and earning his bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
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Jones strengthens the city's infrastructure
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Rape, poaching suspect arrested after jumping off 2nd floor
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - A Lawrence County man charged with rape and poaching last spotted by police in late October, was arrested. According to records, Joseph Franklin Stewart, 25, of Walnut Ridge is in custody at the Lawrence County Jail.
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Benjamin Cobb and Erikka Riggs, both of Hoxie, have announced the birth of a daughter, born Nov. 18, 2014, at St. Bernards Birthcare Center. Derek and Keryn Farrar of Hoxie have announced the birth of a son, born Nov. 3, 2014, at St. Bernards Birthcare Center.
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Dad charged in daughter's death
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - A Walnut Ridge man charged in the death of his daughter will make his first appearance in court on Jan. 26, 2015. Dustin Gibson, 28, is charged with first degree endangering the welfare of a minor.
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Former probation officer arrested on drug charges
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - A former Region 8 probation officer accused of stealing prescription pills found herself behind bars recently. Megan Price, 25, is charged with theft of property and theft of prescription drugs.
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Walnut Ridge has a local man who dedicated much of his life to helping the Bobcat sports teams over the years.
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William "Will" Whitted , 2, Hayle Whitted , 12, and Chloe Witcher , six, are the grandchildren of James and Shirley Grimes of Brookland and the late Sandra Grimes. Will and Hayle are the children of Billy and Leah Whitted of Walnut Ridge.
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Inmate in prison 38 years gets hearing on evidence
A Batesville man who pleaded guilty 38 years ago to killing a neighbor will get a chance next month to try to prove what he says he now realizes -- that the woman's death wasn't the result of his actions. Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
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Police: Walnut Ridge man killed in house fire
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - The Walnut Ridge Fire Department fought a deadly house fire on Tuesday night. Walnut Ridge Police Detective Ryan Price said crews were called out to the 900-block of Northeast 2nd Street for a fire.
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Wings of Honor Museum receives large donation
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - A Region 8 museum got a surprise gift over the holidays. The Wings of Honor Museum in Walnut Ridge received a $20,000 donation.
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Icy weather in Region 8 impacts drivers
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - Parts of Region 8 experienced winter weather Sunday morning. Several road and business signs were icy but the roads weren't.
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Thatcher steps down as Walnut Ridge police chief
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - Richey Thatcher has resigned his position as Walnut Ridge police chief. Thatcher submitted his resignation Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Mayor Charles Snapp.
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Pocahontas woman sentenced to prison for negligent homicide
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - A Pocahontas woman was sentenced to spend seven years in prison in connection to the death of a Walnut Ridge woman. According to Lawrence County Circuit Court, Andrea Spradling, 34, was also given a 10-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay court costs.
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Education
CROWNED ~ Emma Slusser, daughter of Bobby and Kristy Slusser of Walnut Ridge, was crowned Hoxie High School's homecoming queen Friday night. Submitted Photo ~ Valerie Orrick The junior girls game begins at 5 p.m., and the sweetheart royalty will be presented at approximately 6 p.m., prior to the senior high girls game.
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Sheriff's dept. seeks person of interest in copper theft
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department is still searching for a person of interest in the theft of copper wire and a chainsaw from Craighead Electric. Images of that person have been released and authorities are asking for your assistance.
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She was preceded in death by a son, David Burnside; her parents, Charley Levi and Edith Wilson Jones; two brothers, Charles Jones and Melvin Jones; and three sisters, Wilma Higginbotham, Brenda Stone and Debbie Carter. Survivors include her husband, Marvin "Bud" Burnside, whom she married June 20, 1959; two sons, Dennis Burnside, Hoxie, and Chris Burnside, Cherokee Village; two brothers, Tom Jones, Walnut Ridge, and Russell Jones, Rockford, Ill.; four sisters, Reba Oren and Nina Kazee and husband Harold, all of Pocahontas, and Linda Parten and Pam Tate and husband Russell, all of Paragould; and six grandchildren, Kristofer Burnside, Corie Burnside, Mark Ruiz, Sydney Burnside, Holley Burnside and Ariel Allen.
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Lawrence Co. detective asks for public's help in finding person of interest
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - Lawrence County sheriff's detectives are still investigating a theft that occurred around Jan. 10, but new photos from surveillance footage reveal a new person of interest. These photos were obtained from surveillance footage at the Wal-Mart in Walnut Ridge.
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Drug task force makes 2 arrests in meth cases
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR - The Third Judicial District Drug Task Force announced 2 arrests in separate drug cases in Lawrence County. According to a news release from Prosecuting Attorney Henry Boyce, the 2 cases involved men being arrested for meth and other charges.
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Our daughter, Anna, is a freshman at Arkansas State University, where she is taking a class about World War II history on the European front. For her class project, she has been compiling information about my parents and is including information about the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School because her grandmother worked there.
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Employees claim Region 8 businessman won't pay them
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - Numerous employees of a Walnut Ridge gas station tell Region 8 News that their paychecks are bouncing and their boss is nowhere to be found. Food Express, previously Village Creek Express, came under new ownership this year.
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