2021 Lawrence County Fair Livestock Show
The time is drawing close for the area livestock exhibitors to get their animals ready for the upcoming Lawrence County Fair livestock show. ALL animals except horses will be required…
Mary Louise Goodman
Mary Louise Goodman, 84, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, while at Flo and Phil Jones hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on…
How to Contact Your Legislators to Amend Act 1002
This week a special session will be held in which our legislators will have an important choice to make concerning the health and wellness of children in Arkansas. The special…
Representative Cavenaugh Releases Details of Special Session
Members are scheduled to return to the House Chamber next week. On Tuesday, August 3, we will convene as a Committee of the Whole to address the Governor’s recent state…
Governor Hutchison Declares Statewide Public Health Emergency
2843 new COVID-19 cases were added to the ADH dashboard today. Governor Asa Hutchison said in his address today that this marks one of largest days of new cases in…
Kut-N-Up Salon Adds New Stylist
Kut-N-Up Salon in Imboden has added a new stylist with a variety of services. Jana Beth Hood is now taking new clients. Kut-N-Up is owned and operated by Sandy Matthews.…
RUTLEDGE FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST KRISTY AND ERIK SCHNEIDER FOR FALSIFYING THEIR CHILD’S HEALTH CONDITION TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE DONATIONS
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit today against Kristy and Erik Schneider, from Saline County, who wrongfully misrepresented that their minor child was deathly ill…
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Cross the 1,000 Mark and the Daily Update
New COVID-19 cases in Arkansas increased by 2052 on Tuesday according to the Arkansas Department Of Health. Active cases in Arkansas increased to 15,491. Hospitalizations increased by 45 to 1,025…
WBU and Lawrence Healthcare Form Partnership through Williams Works
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (7/26/21) – Lawrence Healthcare and Williams Baptist University are forming a partnership to fill employment needs at the hospital while providing valuable experience and training for WBU…
Armyworm Infestations in Lawrence County
Lawrence County farmers should be aware of the impending danger that could affect their fields or pastures. I have had several calls the past two weeks about fall armyworms. After…
Sloan-Hendrix Open House
Sloan-Hendrix Open House is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone there! Virtual Student Orientation will be held at a different date. Students…
Sunday’s COVID-19 Update Including Cases By County
The Arkansas Department Of Health announced an additional 1022 new cases on Sunday. Hospitalizations were reported at 919 statewide, up 44 in the last 24 hours. Patients on ventilators increased…
Details on the Quake Lewellyn Change of Venue Motion
On July 23, 2021, Circuit Judge Rob Ratton heard arguments concerning a Change of Venue Motion filed by the defense team of Quake Lewellyn. Lewellyn is charged with the Murder…
Wanted Jonesboro Man Flees From Police, Wrecking And Killing Another Motorist
Authorities say a Jonesboro man was injured and another motorist was killed Friday evening in a crash in central Arkansas, with the Jonesboro man facing numerous felony charges as a…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested On Assault And Drug Charges
The Mammoth Spring Police Department reported the arrest of an illegal immigrant at the Mammoth Spring Reunion on Wednesday. Manuel Hernandez, age 33 was arrested by Mammoth Spring Police following…
Most Cases Since Early February Reported On Friday
As Governor Hutchinson continues to plead with Arkansas residents to get vaccinated, the state announces 1987 new cases on Friday. This is the most new cases since Feb 4th 2021.…