Kiss Me Peanut Butter Cookies
Kiss Me Peanut Butter Cookies 1/2 cup soft shortening 1/2 cup soft margerine 1 cup of sugar 1 cup brown sugar packed 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp…
Sheriff Candidate To Host “Listening Forum “ In Hoxie
Candidate for Lawrence County Sheriff, Cody Turner has organized a “Listening Forum” in Hoxie scheduled for January 31st at 7pm at the Hoxie Community Center. All candidates are invited to…
Pocahontas Woman Charged With Abuse Of Adult
46 year old, Amanda Patton of Pocahontas was booked into the Randolph County Detention Center Thursday January 22nd 2026. Patton is currently charged with Abuse Of Adult (Exploitation Value >…
Apply for an Arkansas public land turkey hunting permit by Feb. 15
Hunters have until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 15 to apply for a chance at one of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s managed permit-only turkey hunts on select wildlife management areas…
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…