Questions circulated online Saturday after multiple Troy Police officers were seen directing traffic at 7 Brew's grand opening. Troy Police confirmed the company, not taxpayers, is paying for the extra officers.

Lincoln County commissioners approved several policy changes this week involving travel reimbursements, employee drug testing, county vehicles and personnel policies as elected officials and department heads gathered for two commission meetings.

Mason Alonzo Hammett of Winfield passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 22. Family and friends remember him for his kind heart, love of gaming, heavy metal music, and the impact he made on those around him.

Questions surrounding public comment, a proposed ICE agreement, and the appointment of a new alderman are expected to draw attention during tonight's Winfield Board of Aldermen meeting.

The Lincoln County Republicans are inviting the community to a free family-friendly “Celebrate America 250” event June 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds featuring food, speakers, music, and activities.

A lawsuit filed against Lincoln County alleges a woman suffered serious injuries after a fall at the Lincoln County Courthouse and continues to require medical treatment.

After more than 29 years serving Lincoln County, Highway Department Director Eric Tapley has announced his resignation. His final day will be June 20.

A DEA Task Force drug interdiction on Highway 79 near Old Monroe allegedly uncovered nearly 2 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine, resulting in drug trafficking charges against two men.

A citizen-requested state audit gave the City of Elsberry a "Fair" rating and identified concerns involving police evidence tracking, utility billing, finances, and transparency.

A Highway 61 confrontation that continued into a Moscow Mills parking lot has resulted in a felony assault charge against Behlmann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram owner Douglas Kohnen.

Several firearms stolen from vehicles across Elsberry have been recovered after police identified two suspects and filed multiple felony charges. Both men remain in custody at the Lincoln County Jail.

A Snapchat-arranged PlayStation meetup in Troy allegedly turned into an armed robbery involving multiple firearms. Two Hawk Point suspects are now in custody in Lincoln County.

A Troy man remains in custody after prosecutors say a domestic disturbance escalated into violence involving multiple alleged victims and children inside the residence.

Before Memorial Day became boats, BBQs, and bargain sales, it began with grieving families decorating the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War.

A 22-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning following a serious crash along Hwy 47 near Two Pine Drive in Troy as emergency crews shut down the roadway for several hours.

A large emergency response was seen Saturday afternoon near Hwy 79 and Hwy 47 in Winfield after reports of a structure fire with a confirmed patient at the scene.

A Moscow Mills man remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond after a domestic assault investigation escalated into a barricaded standoff Wednesday night in Lincoln County.

A reported sexual assault call in Troy ended minutes later in a fiery rollover crash that killed a 25-year-old Arkansas man early Wednesday morning.

One person was killed following a fiery overnight rollover crash along Hwy 47 near Woodcrest Dr in Troy early Wednesday morning.

The Troy Board of Aldermen debated a proposed ICE partnership agreement, revisited the city’s failed use tax proposal, discussed rising asphalt costs, and approved several ordinances during Monday night’s meeting.