Franklin County News

A Franklin County jailer was placed on leave from the Sheriff's Department following his arrest.

The renown Madison County Search &a SRescue Team, as well as members of the Huntsville Fire Department, played a key role in the rescue of an Arkansas Game &a SFish officer earlier today in Franklin County.

Thursday night's heavy rains caused major trouble across the River Valley. In Johnson County, the high waters are believed to have caused this train to derail.

The Mulberry River rose more than 10 feet overnight Friday, forcing the evacuation of more than 200 campers at Byrd's Outdoor Adventure in Franklin County.

Heavy rains and flash flooding continued throughout the state overnight, causing property damage and killing at least one person.

Authorities in Ozark said they are actively searching for people along the banks of the Mulberry River in the area of Byrd's Campground.

Authorities in Franklin County are awaiting hospital records of a 6-year-old boy who was shot and wounded during the weekend.

Franklin County police said a young girl was found wandering near a busy road eating wood , WSMV-TV reported.

Franklin County crews searched overnight Tuesday for a missing woman north of Ozark.

Moonlighting a complex issue for cops Story date: Oct. 18, 2009 Law enforcement officials struggle to define lines, both then and now By Michael Ford crime@couriernews.com While the details of actions taken by a Dover officer in relation to the investigation of the 2005 slaying of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer remain unclear, a ...

An Ozark elementary teacher who allegedly left her baby in the car all day will not face charges according to the Franklin County prosecutor.

Monday, October 12, 2009 Knoxville man, brother killed in I-40 crash Story date: Oct.

Sgt. Riley Hodges with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and his K-9 partner Alix recently received a merit award from the Virginia Police Work Dog Association for their role in the capture of two Axton men, who were attempting to break into Riverside Minute Market on Nov.

Stories intertwine in Dirksmeyer case Story date: Sept. 30, 2009 Dover investigator reveals he was paid by former defense attorney - but what does it mean? By Michael Ford and Mary Kincy crime@couriernews.com managingeditor@couriernews.com DOVER - The timeline of events that led to the arrest of the second defendant charged in connection with the ...

Arkansas highway officials say work will begin soon to repair two earthen slides along the Pig Trail Scenic Byway in Franklin County.

The Charleston Cruisers will host a Car and Bike Show at the South Franklin County Fair Saturday, September 12 at the Fairgrounds in Charleston.

Authorities say a boy allegedly abducted in a custody dispute two years ago has been found alive, hidden behind a wall at his grandmother's southern Illinois home.

The site where an Oklahoma company wants to dump waste gas well drilling fluids will endanger the environment because it is too close to Lake Dardanelle and other bodies of water, Franklin County residents told state officials.

Jason Ivester Charleston Coach Doug Loughridge has led the Tigers to a 26-1 record and a 2008 Class 3A state championship in two seasons as head coach.

Jason Ivester Charleston Coach Doug Loughridge has led the Tigers to a 26-1 record and a 2008 Class 3A state championship in two seasons as head coach.