Congratulations City Of Black Rock on receiving $98,625.00 in grant funding!
Mayor Wilson stated the grant was to fund construction of a park, this in the first of two grants announced in December 2025 that the City Of Black Rock received.…
Obituary: Larry Alvin Sexton
Larry Alvin Sexton, 81, of Black Rock, passed from this life on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born on August 8, 1944, in…
Several Charged In Randolph County With Drug Offenses
Arrest records for the Randolph County Detention Center show three different arrest recently pertaining to drug offenses in the last 24 hours. Joel Jie, age 18 of Pocahontas was arrested…
EHC Donates to Imboden Friends of the Library Little Food Pantry
Thank you to the Imboden EHC for the donation to the Imboden Friends of the Library sponsored food cart. We also had an anonymous donation of some hygiene items. The…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested On Revocation Warrant
Gunner Lee Riggs of Walnut Ridge was arrested Monday March 30th on a Revocation Of Probation Warrant. Riggs was serving probation for charges of Theft Of Property in 2025. Riggs…
Upcoming Easter Celebrations in the area!
His Will Community Outreach/Imboden 1st Assembly Of God will host an Easter Egg Hunt on March 28th at the Imboden City Park Spring River Lions Club will host an Easter…
Charges Amended, Bond Increased To $1.5 Million In Dodd Murder Case
On Monday March 30th, 2026, the Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. requested the charges for Joe Ray Dodd of Knobel be amended to 2nd Degree Murder. Joe Ray Dodd has been…
The Most Successful Bank Robber In US History, Buried In Paragould
Frank “Jelly” Nash was born on Feb 6 1887 and killed on June 17th 1933 in the Kansas City Massacre. Nash was considered to be the “Most Successful Bank Robber…
DOUBLE SHOOTING SENDS TWO MEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting that occurred Monday evening, March 30th. At approximately 8:05 PM Monday, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance…
Mural Added To Walnut Ridge Police Complex By WR Students
Chief Ferrell pasted along this wonderful addition to the Walnut Ridge Police Complex highlighting the talent of students in the Lawrence County School District and celebrating Walnut Ridge. The idea…
The Black Rock Bank Robbery And Kidnappings Of 1933
On the morning of June 16th, 1933, three armed men entered the First National Bank building at Black Rock and robbed the bank taking a cashier named L.B. Sharp hostage.…
Fleeing Suspect Injures K-9 And Is Shot By Deputies
On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m. White County deputies were called to 103 Hamrick Road outside of Bald Knob in reference to an armed subject with felony…
Rector Woman Charged With Several Offenses After Trying To Damage Jail Facility And Attacking Jail Staff
On Saturday March 28th, 2026 at approximately 9:25 P.M. the Clay County Sheriff’s Dept. received a 911 call about a lady trying to start a fight. They were advised this…
Clover Bend Reunion Moved to 2027, Donations Requested
The Clover Bend Historical Preservation Society announces 2027 Reunion. As you are aware, we have moved the reunion to every other year with our next one being in 2027. With…
Courtney Green-Bagwell Trial Expected To Begin
Courtney Green-Bagwell is expected to be in a Lawrence County Courtroom beginning this week to face charges of Sexually Grooming A Child, Sexual Indecency With A Child and Rape. Green-Bagwell…
Nine Mile Ridge VFD Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th from 1-3 pm on 6735 Nine Mile Ridge Rd. The Nine Mile Ridge VFD Auxiliary will hold an Easter Egg Hunt. Egg hunt begins at 2pm Games…