Hoxie Man Arrested for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registration
On January 23, 2017 Donald Atkinson 40 of Hoxie was arrested for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registration and Reporting Requirements. The arrest came after an investigation by the…
Lynn Fire Responds To Two Vehicle Accident On Hwy 25
At 2:42 pm on Tuesday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting an accident involving a passenger car and semi truck on Hwy 25. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies,…
Snapps Set Up Two WBC Scholarships
Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp and his wife, Jackie, are establishing two scholarships at their hometown college. The Snapps are funding the scholarships to benefit local students who attend Williams…
WILLIAMS SINGERS TO PRESENT MUSIC
​Choral music will be the emphasis of the day as the Williams Singers from Williams Baptist College, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas will present music on Sunday, February 5, at 5 P.M.…
Probation Search Leads To Drug Arrest In Walnut Ridge On Friday
Shortly after 6 pm on Friday evening, the Walnut Ridge Police Department along with Arkansas Probation and Parole Officers conducted a search of a residence in the 400 block of…
Lawrence County Library Offers Online Magazines for Patrons
The Lawrence County Library will now offer patrons full-color, digital editions for desktop and mobile streaming and mobile-app download of popular magazines available though Zinio. Patrons may select both new…
Gourd Workshop @ Davidsonville Historic State Park
Gourd Workshop, February 18th, 2017 1-4p.m. Gourds have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. Join park staff to learn how to shape and decorate these unique plants…
Lawrence County Tournament Schedule
The Lawrence County Tournament will take place Jan 28th – Feb. 4th at Hoxie. The entire Lawrence County Tournament Schedule is listed below. • Sat., Jan. 28 09:00 a, 7th…
Williams Receives $2.9 Million from Toney Estate
Williams Baptist College recently received $2.9 million from the estate of Jonesboro businessman Clifford Toney. Toney, who died in 2015, was an alumnus of WBC and bequeathed the bulk of…
Phone Scam Alert
A phone scam operating under the name Lawrence Health Center with local phone numbers that is not affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, Home Medical Equipment &…
Clear Springs Baptist Church Monthly Singing
Clear Springs Baptist Church Monthly Singing Saturday, January 21,2017 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome, bring your instruments and be ready to sing. Refreshments will be served after the singing.…
Vehicle Overturns In Water Outside Walnut Ridge On Wednesday Evening
At 5:55 pm on Wednesday evening the Lawrence County Dispatch received a frantic 911 call from a passenger of an overturned vehicle involved in an accident on Hwy 412 near…
Upcoming Event at Davidsonville State Park
Davidsonville Historic State Park invites you to join us for any and all of the upcoming park programs. Most programs are free and advanced registration for these events is required.…
DNA Being Used To Identify Victims In Fatal Lawrence County Crash
DNA is being used to identify the victims in a horrific December 21st car crash on Hwy 63 by the Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Crime Lab. Two of the…
Walnut Ridge Business & Professional Women Scholarship Fundraiser
Walnut Ridge Business & Professional Women want to help you say how much you care this Valentines Day. Order your Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 1 Dozen ONLY $15.00 Available for pickup…
Walnut Ridge/College City Merger Becomes Official
Williams Baptist College has long called Walnut Ridge its home. Now, it’s official. The merger of College City into Walnut Ridge took effect as the clock struck midnight on New…