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…
Man Arrested On Trafficking Charges And Warrants
Wayne Feyges, age 40 was arrested by the Pocahontas Police Department on Sunday according to court records. Feyges is charged with: Trafficking A Controlled Substance Possession of A Controlled Substance…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure And Paraphernalia
Jarred Hickman, age 42 of Walnut Ridge was arrested and booked into the Randolph County Detention Center early Monday morning according to arrest reports. Hickman was charged by the Pocahontas…
Hoxie Man Booked On Battery And False Imprisonment Charges
Kevin Seawood of Hoxie was arrested on Saturday March 27th 2026 after an incident that occurred in Hoxie. Seawood is charged with: Domestic Battering-2nd Degree False Imprisonment-1st Degree Seawood is…
Community Easter Sunrise Service
Imboden’s Community Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 6:30, April 5, at Koinonia Christian Fellowship. Our sermon will be brought by Brother Frank Casillas, pastor of Imboden First Baptist…
Lawrence County Poor Farm
A “County Farm” or “Poor Farm” is a part of our historical past, although not something to be proud of, it was a way to care for those who had…
Horseshoe Bend Man Arrested On Assault, Drug Charges And A Hold For ICE
Hector Villanueva, age 27 of Horseshoe Bend was arrested and is incarcerated in the Izard County Jail. Villanueva is charged with Domestic Battery-3rd Degree, Possession Of A Controlled Substance-Sch. VI…
Black Rock Easter Egg Drop
City Of Black Rock will hold it’s Easter Egg Drop on April 4th at the Black Rock Baseball field @ 12pm… Hope to see you there!
Man Booked On Battery Charges On Friday
Robert Manuel Jackson was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Friday March 27th 2026 according to records. Jackson was charged with Battery 3rd Degree/Purpose Of Causing Injury, Caused…