Former Jailer with Newton County Sheriff’s Office Arrested
A former Newton County jailer is facing a felony charge after being accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl. 23-year-old Trevor Coy Smith of Jasper was arrested Friday and charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. Smith was booked into the Boone County Detention Center before posting bond. He has been ordered to have […]
Area Law Enforcement Sends Reminder of FBI Scam Alert
The full post from the Harrison Police Department is below: SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake Government & Law Enforcement Calls The FBI is warning about a growing scam where criminals impersonate law enforcement officers or government officials to pressure people into sending money or sharing personal information. Between January 2025 and July 2026, the FBI’s […]
Warm, Dry Weather Continues Across the Ozarks
Residents across the Lakes Region can expect another beautiful autumn day as unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions remain in place throughout southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. Forecast highs will climb into the upper 70s and lower 80s this afternoon, nearly 10 degrees above normal for late October. Dry weather is expected to continue through […]