October Events at Lake Charles State Park
October 8, 2022 Owl Prowl 7:30pm at Pavilion Join a park interpreter at the pavilion to prowl for owls. Several species of owls reside in the forests of Lake Charles…
U.S. Flag and Arkansas State Flag Half-Staff: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded…
WBU Theatre Department to State “You Can’t Take It With You”
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/3/22) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open its 2022-23 season with a production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Oct. 28-29 in Startup…
Randolph County Humane Society Whine and Dine
Randolph County Humane Society is hosting a 2 day event 10/28 & 29 at beautiful James Ranch Event center near Pocahontas.A 2 day craft show Cause for Paws on Friday…
Lawrence County Cooperative School, Inc Taking Applications
HELP WANTED: *Lawrence County Cooperative School, Inc. is taking applications to work at the Haynes House group home and our new home “Angie’s House”. There will multiple positions available. They…
Victim’s Identity Released In Deadly Accident Outside Ravenden
The Arkansas State Police released the fatal accident report for the accident that claimed a life outside Ravenden on Monday. According to the ASP, William Henderson, age 76, of Ravenden…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Shane Russell, the following individuals were incarcerated last week (9/20-9/26) an average of 78 inmates housed in the Sharp County Detention Center daily. Gabe Acklin, 20,…
Coroner Called To ATV Accident Near Ravenden
At 12:39pm on Monday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a two vehicle accident involving an ATV near the Lawrence/Sharp County line on Hwy 63. Ravenden and…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
October 3, 2022 The following individuals were arrested last week, according to Chief Deputy Charley Melton. Christopher Blake Williams, 28, was arrested September 26 for sentenced jail time. Joey Barnett,…
Ward Cemetery Public Meeting
The Ward Cemetery Committee will be hosting a public meeting on October 11th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Strawberry Community Center, new business and old business…
One Person Airlifted After Accident On Sunday Night
At 7:28 pm on Sunday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle rollover accident near the 2500 block of Hwy 25 outside Strawberry. Both the…
MAN CHARGED WITH SOLICITATION OF CAPITAL MURDER
A 28-year-old Oxford man is charged with Solicitation of Capital Murder after messages were found saying he would pay $3,000 to kill a woman. The woman contacted the Izard County…
Rare Species Of Plant Discovered In Sharp County
A new and rare species of plant found in only seven locations worldwide has been identified in Arkansas. The Rock Creek Natural Area in Sharp County, a unit of the…
Randolph County Sheriff Issues Stern Warning For Thieves
Sheriff Kevin Bell today issued a stern warning for thieves, Sheriff Bell stated: We’re not joking around!! Some may think so but the criminals sure don’t. For those who steal…
Obituary: Sonja Thielemer
Sonja Thielemer, 56, of Imboden passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home. She was born January 6, 1966 to Kenneth “Sonny” and Bea Thompson Mathews. Sonja was a…
Reward Offered For Information In Jonesboro Shooting Death
On September 10, 19 year old Derrick Leonard died as a result of a gunshot wound sustained at The Links apartment complex. Around 8pm that night, dispatch was notified of…