Publication Unknown  8-24-1976 HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – The search continued today for a female deputy of the Garland County sheriff’s office who has been missing since Saturday. Authorities said they had no idea of her whereabouts. Linda Edwards, 29, … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record   8-24-1976 A search was underway late Monday for a Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy who has apparently been missing since mid-weekend, Deputy Roy Smith of the Sheriff’s Department reported. Missing is Linda Edwards, a woman in her mid-twenties, who … Continue reading →

By LARRY AULT The Sentinel-Record  8-25-1976 The mysterious disappearance of a 29-year-old female deputy last weekend in Garland County has members of the Garland County Sheriff’s Department alert and working, however the official reaction of the department is that the … Continue reading →

By Larry Ault The Sentinel-Record  8-26-1976 The Garland County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday called the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Forces into the search for a missing female deputy. Deputy Linda Edwards, a 29-year-old radio operator who has been with the … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 8-27-1976 Law enforcement authorities in Arkansas Thursday were unable to make any substantial advances in the investigation into the disappearance of a female Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy. Missing since last weekend is 29-year-old Linda Edwards, who had worked … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 8-28-1976 Four members of the Hot Springs Police Department have received promotional appointments, according to police chief Grover Douglas. The officers were selected from both the 1976 and 1977 eligibility lists, Douglas said Friday. Promoted to lieutenant were … Continue reading →

By DENNIS WOOTTON The Sentinel-Record   8-29-1976 State police, now conducting the investigation into the disappearance of a Garland County Sheriff’s deputy, took to the air Saturday in an attempt to more thoroughly search the area where the missing officer’s … Continue reading →

By MELNDA GASSAWAY The Sentinel-Record 8-31-1976 The Garland County Sheriff’s Department and Arkansas State Police Monday reported no new developments into their investigation of the Aug. 21 disappearance of Linda Edwards, 28. The missing woman’s brother, however, pieced together a personal … Continue reading →

By Roy Ockert Jr. Batesville Daily Guard 9-1-1976 AFTER WRITING HUNDREDS of impersonal crime stories over some 18 years as a journalist, this editor has felt, really for the first time, the terror of being a victim. If the reader … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 9-2-1976 Despite rumors to the contrary and numerous telephone calls, missing Garland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Linda Edwards has not been found, according to Sheriff Leon Barlow. He said Wednesday night that numerous calls had been made within … Continue reading →

By STEELE HAYS Democrat Staff Writer 9-4-1976 HOT SPRINGS – Garland County authorities, obviously frustrated in their search for Linda Edwards – a radio dispatcher for the Garland County Sheriff’s Department missing since Aug. 22 – said Friday they fear Mrs. Edwards … Continue reading →

By LARRY AULT The Sentinel-Record   9-4-1976 The Garland County Sheriff’s Department and the Arkansas State Police Friday requested aid from the general public in the search for missing Deputy Sheriff Linda Edwards. The search for the missing deputy sheriff … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 9-10-1976 One of the most distressing aspects of the disappearance of Linda Edwards is the eruption of rumors about her absence. The young Garland County Deputy Sheriff has been missing for sometime now and the stories that seem … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 9-10-1976 Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy Roy Smith said Thursday that the search for a missing 29-year-old female deputy sheriff is continuing; authorities are not expressing any hope, however that the woman will be found. Missing for over two … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 9-23-1976 A reward fund of at least $1,000 is being established to aid in the investigation of the disappearance of Garland County Deputy Sheriff Linda Edwards. Mrs. Edwards, 29, disappeared on the night of Saturday, Aug. 21. Her … Continue reading →

Batesville Guard 9-23-1976 HOT SPRINGS – A reward fund of $1,000 is being established to aid in the investigation of the disappearance of Garland County Deputy Sheriff Linda Edwards. Mrs. Edwards, 29, disappeared on the night of Saturday, Aug.21. Her … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 10-5-1976 The Garland County Grand Jury met Monday at the Garland County Court House. It was reported that the grand jury investigated, among other things, the disappearance of Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy Linda Edwards. Ms. Edwards has been … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 10-16-1976   In loving memory of Linda Edwards on her 30th birthday today Wishing we could share it with her, Her family  We still have hope and determination that truth and justice, in this free and open society, will prevail.

TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF COMMUNITY VALUE? STATEMENT The Sentinel-Record 11-1976 If you are arrested, one of the first things you are asked to do by a Policeman, Sheriff or Deputy, or Judge is to take a lie detector test. A. … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record 11-5-1976 Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigator Mike Fletcher said Thursday that local law enforcement authorities have requested hunters participating in deer season activities next week to be on the look-out for any evidence which might reveal the whereabouts … Continue reading →

By NANCY BRITT The Sentinel-Record   11-24-1976 The disappearance 12 weeks ago of Garland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Linda Edwards remains unsolved according to law enforcement officials while her family remains in somewhat limbo, feeling there is nothing left they … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record   12-2-1976 THIS IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE REGARDING THE JUDGE WHO RULED ALL OF THE TESTIMONY IN THE LINDA EDWARDS CASE AS “HEARSAY”. Little Rock (AP) – U.S. Atty. W. H. “Sonny” Dillahunty said Wednesday “some lenient treatment” apparently … Continue reading →

The Sentinel-Record  12-23-1976   By LARRY AULT The 1976 Garland County Grand Jury Wednesday submitted its year end report to Garland Circuit Judge Henry M. Britt, making several comments regarding the “outside employment” or “moonlighting” by governmental employees. The grand jury … Continue reading →

Viewpoint: Local comment The Sentinel-Record   12-31-1976 Chief of Police Grover Douglas recently initiated disciplinary action against several of his officers. He indicated the officers acted in such a way as to deserve punishment. Any such move on his part … Continue reading →

ARKANSAS SHERIFF and deputy page 20 The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association wishes to express its sympathy to the family and friends of the following law enforcement officers who passed away this past year. These men and women were dedicated officers and … Continue reading →