Man Convicted In Sharp Counties First Death Row Case Is Back In Court
Steven Victor Wertz, sentenced to death in 2007 was back in court this week in Sharp County claiming he had ineffective legal counsel during his trial. Wertz was convicted of…
14th Annual Reunion To Be Held At Wings Of Honor Museum Friday And Saturday
The Wings of Honor Museum will host the 14th annual reunion for the Walnut Ridge Army Air Field Friday and Saturday. World War II veterans who worked or trained at…
Sheriff Dotson Addresses Overcrowding At The Lawrence County Jail
 Sheriff Dotson reported to the Lawrence County Quorum Court at it’s latest meeting the renewed inmate figures for the Lawrence County Jail.  Dotson stated that the inmate over-crowding…
Lawrence County Communications Center
Seven Telecommunicators from the Lawrence County Communications Center recently completed a 48 hours First Responder Class sponsored by BlackRiver Technical College Fire Training Center and taught by Joe Chappell.The class…
Hoxie Fire Department Holding It’s 10th Annual Bass Tournament At Lake Charles
The Hoxie Fire Department has announced plans for it’s 10th Annual Bass Tournament to be held at Lake Charles on April 14th, 2012. Tournament Fee is $60.00 for two persons…
Randolph / Lawrence Cattleman’s Association Meeting
The Randolph / Lawrence Cattleman’s Association will meet on April 19 at 7 pm at the Sale Barn Cafe in Pocahontas. Baltz Equipment and 1st National Bank of Pocahontas will…
WBC’s “The Cast” to Perform at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
THE CAST, a group from Williams Baptist College directed by Melinda Williams will present the gospel through a stick drama at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Annieville on Sunday…
Petrino Fired From U OF A Football Program
Petrino Fired From U OF A Football Program Five days after being placed on leave for lying about an inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate, Athletic Director Jeff Long has…
Estate Auction
Estate Auction SAT – APRIL 14 – 10 AM 618 POCAHONTAS RD —-WALNUT RIDGE, AR Rick and Dave McEntire has commissioned Manuel’s Auction to sale the personal belongings of their…
S&H Quick Stop Easter Give-Away Winners Announced
The S&H Easter Give-away winners are Trey Wilson and Ashley Ratliff The Winners were drawn by Cody Gates. Asheley won the large girl plush easter bunny and Trey won the…
Sign up for an Upcoming Workshop at Powhatan Historic State Park!
Historic Powhatan School of the Lady Registration Fee: $75.00 registration fee includes 7 meals, afternoon tea, supplies for all projects, notebook of materials. $25.00 of the registration fee is non-refundable.…
Arrest Made After Vehicle Is Burglarized In Ravenden
On 04-04-12, Chief Tim McComas received a call from Paula Griffin of Ravenden, stating that someone had broken into her vehicle, and stole a DVD player. She advised that the…
Free Prostate Cancer Educational Event & Screening
Free Prostate Cancer Educational Event & Screening (Blood Draw Only) Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:00am – 4:00pm HMG Health & Fitness Expo ASU Convocation Center 217 Olympic Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas…
Ravenden Police Make An Arrest After Suspected Stolen Vehicle Flees From Officers
On 04-01-12, Cpl. Bobby Woods, with the Ravenden Police Department attempted to stop a maroon Dodge Dakota truck, traveling north on US 63 for speeding. The vehicle failed to stop,…
Shooting In Randolph County Sunday Night Still Under Investigation
Authorities in Randolph County are still investigating a Sunday night shooting on Palestine Road sending one person to The Med in Memphis. Officers were on their way to a dispatched…
Sex Offenders From Both Imboden And Smithville Arrested By Lawrence County For Failure To Register
Last week the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested two registered sex offenders for failure to register. Deputies ran registered offenders to make sure all were compliant. Two were not. Deputies…