Warming Center Information
We are compiling a list of Warming Shelters around the area….. Black Rock:Black Rock Fire Department will be opened if needed in the event of widespread power outages per Mayor…
Winter Storm and Cold Warning in Effect
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM CSTSUNDAY...* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some sleet accumulations between 4 and 10 inches across northern sections...sleet…
Sanders Declares Emergency for Severe Winter Weather Expected On or About January 23, 2026
Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders declares a State of Emergency as a major winter storm nears. Directs $250,000 to disaster response and recovery TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME…
Courtney Green-Bagwell Trial Postponed Again
Courtney Green-Bagwell has had her trial in Lawrence County postponed yet again. Green-Bagwell was scheduled for court on January 20th 2026. In early January, Green-Bagwell’s attorney filed a motion of…
Ribbon Cutting Set for National Register Marker at Historic Missouri-Pacific Depot
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, to commemorate the placement of a National Register of Historic Places marker at the historic Missouri-Pacific Railroad Depot in…
WBU Launching 3-Year Bachelor’s in Agribusiness
Williams Baptist University has announced the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness that students can complete in three years. WBU’s new degree, which requires 90 credit hours rather…
Andrea Coronado of Bono has been awarded the Karla Baltz, DDS Scholarship.
Coronado is a 2020 graduate of Westside High School. She is the daughter of Carlos and Cristina Coronado of Bono, and is seeking a degree in nursing. The Karla Baltz,…
Walnut Ridge Man Booked On Revocation Charges
David Wayne Slusser of Walnut Ridge was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Tuesday according to online records. Slusser was booked on charges of Revocation. Slusser was charged…
North Arkansas Man Nabbed In Sting Operation
A Baxter County man, 48 year old KENNY RAY SLACK, was arrested today, January 21, 2026, on an outstanding bench warrant from the Baxter County Circuit Court for three felony…
Jury Finds Hoxie Mayor Guilty In Lawrence County
A Lawrence County jury after a short deliberation came back with a guilty verdict in the theft trial of Mayor Dennis Coggins who was accused of stealing material from the…
Obituary: Aryliss Dee Travis DeClerk
On Monday January 19th, Aryliss Dee Travis DeClerk , affectionately known as “Arkie”, passed from her earthly home. She was born on September 25th 1939 in Wilsey, Kansas, to Frank…
Statement From The Strawberry Fire Department Concerning Incoming Weather
As Fire Chief, I want to make our community aware of the extreme cold weather conditions we are expected to endure over the coming days. Forecasted temperatures and wind chills…
Sharp County Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (1/12/2026-1/19/2026). Crissy Brigman, 35, of Hoxie, was arrested for Failure to Pay Time Pay on…
Cave City Food Pantry Receives $10,000 Grant
As part of celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the Arkansas Community Foundation our Sharp County Affiliate got the opportunity to pick a nonprofit in Sharp County to receive a special…
BRTC Announces Scholarship Awarded To Allison Hampton Of Biggers
Allison Hampton of Biggers has been awarded the Proventus Scholarship in Memory of Cecile Stern. Hampton is a 2022 graduate of Pocahontas High School. She is the daughter of Carrie…
Lawrence County School District Awarded Bosch Community Fund Grant
The Lawrence County School District is excited to announce a generous $18,650 grant award from the Bosch Community Fund that will boost STEM learning in our high school science classrooms…