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Oklahoma Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking Receives 25-year Prison Term in Arkansas
On June 12, a court in Arkansas handed down a sentence of 25 years in prison to a man from Oklahoma, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas. Allen Ray Thompson, 32 years old, was taken into custody on August 3, 2023, in the remote area of Boone County, […]
Minor Dies in Traffic Crash
According to the report submitted to the Arkansas State Police by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place last Saturday on Old Cricket Road near Omaha. One of the four-wheelers tried to overtake the other when they collided and threw the male victim off his vehicle. The...
Disaster Recovery Center for NW Arkansas Storm Victims Set-Up in Harrison
The Office of Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway released the following information about today's opening of a Disaster Recovery Center:. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open an the Boone County Government Building in Harrison. LOCATION:. Boone County Government Building. 220 North Arbor Drive. Harrison, AR 72601. HOURS:. 7 a.m....
Harrison Man Arrested For Vehicle Break-Ins
A Harrison man was arrested following reports of multiple vehicle break-ins. 32-year-old Matthew Turner is facing charges of breaking or entering, theft of property, criminal mischief, criminal trespass along with a habitual offender violation. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 23, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a...
FEMA crews available to help residents with tornado recovery
LITTLE ROCK -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are available in Decatur to help Arkansans recover from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. These crews can help impacted residents apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed in the application process, and answer questions about specific cases...
Harrison man faces multiple charges after breaking into vehicles car lot
A Harrison man was arrested following reports of multiple vehicle break-ins. Thirty-two-year-old Matthew Turner is facing charges of breaking or entering, theft of property, criminal mischief, criminal trespass along with a habitual offender violation. According to the probable cause affidavit, on May 23, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office received a...
FEMA Working with those impacted in NWA
BOONE COUNTY, AR.- Many people in Northern Arkansas are still cleaning up from the tornados that battered the region over Memorial Day weekend. In total, the state saw 25 tornadoes last month – including a deadly EF-3 twister in Boone County. For many people in the small town of Olvey and the surrounding area, their […]
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