Lawrence County Fair Scholarship Winners
The Lawrence County Fair would like to announce their 2024 Scholarship Winners: Maggie Brinsfield- Walnut Ridge Brooklyn Penn, Taylor Foster and, Kaily Scoggin – Hillcrest Cadee Johnson- Sloan-Hendrix Congratulations to…
Obituary: Robert Jeffery Cullum
Robert Jeffery Cullum, 52 of Walnut Ridge, died suddenly April 7, 2024, in the Lawrence Memorial Emergency Room. Born January 10, 1972, in Walnut Ridge, son of the late Billy…
Body Discovered On County Road In North Arkansas
Authorities are reporting that a Flippin Arkansas woman has been found deceased on a county road outside Flippin. On Wednesday, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to County…
The Skeleton Of The Old 412 Bridge
The steel skeletal remains of the “Old 412 Bridge” located at the Lawrence County/Greene County line between Walnut Ridge and Light spanning the Cache River. The Cache River Bridge was…
Lawrence County Arena Fun Days
Mark your calendars, the Lawrence County Arena has announced this year’s “Fun Days”. April 20thMay 25thJune 22ndJuly 27thAugust 10thSeptember 7thOctober 12th First show begins at 2pm!! For more information contact:Donnie…
Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse from NASA
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun…
Arkansas State Police Releases Notable Seizures For The Week Of April 1-5, 2024
ASP INTERSTATE CRIMINAL PATROL ARRESTS CALIFORNIA MAN TRANSPORTING 298 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA April 5, 2024CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark.— Arkansas State Police’s (ASP) Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) arrested a man from…
Obituary: Nancy Young
Nancy Young, Widow of Eugene Young passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Walnut Ridge. Nancy was born August 15, 1953, to Taylor and Inez Lillard. Nancy graduated from…
WBU Theatre Department to Stage “Alice in Wonderland”
The Williams Baptist University theatre department will close the 2023-24 season with Alice in Wonderland, a play adapted by William Glennon, based on Lewis Carroll’s classic story. The production will…
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS DELIVERS FUNDING AWARD TO DRUG COURTS IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND DELIVERS NALOXONE KITS
(Ash Flat, Arkansas) – Administrative Office of the Courts officials presented a $65,067 award to theAdult Drug Courts in the Third Judicial Circuit on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Jackson County…
Obituary: Troy L. Helms
Troy L. Helms, 70 of Trumann, died April 2, 2024, in the Reginal One Hospital in Memphis. Born January 29, 1954, in Walnut Ridge; son of Roy Lee and Deloris…
Craighead County Woman Charged After Forcing 7-Year Old To Walk Miles To School
A Craighead Count mother is facing several charges after she allegedly forced her 7 year old son to walk nearly 8 miles to school after missing the bus. Amber Nicole…
PAROLE ABSCONDER ARRESTED WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MULTIPLE CHARGES
Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man with a Grand Rapids, MI address on Wednesday evening, April 3rd, after responding to and investing a disturbance call on Dupont Lane in the Whiteville…
EHC Trash and Treasure Sale in Imboden
The EHC is a community service club. We have a community service project each year, sometimes two. This year we plan to help provide a few items for our new…
Arkansas State Park Museums Open to Observe Eclipse
Museums in Totality Jacksonport State ParkThe Jacksonport Courthouse will be open on Monday, April 8th to allow visitors to view the historic total solar eclipse. The eclipse will be visible…
Higgins Set to Give Senior Recital April 11
Nathan Higgins will present his senior recital Thursday, April 11 at Williams Baptist University. Higgins, who is completing his bachelor’s degree in music and worship at WBU, is from Lake…