Additional Search Warrants Issued In Linda Collins Murder Case
Last week additional search warrants were issued in the case of murdered Former State Senator Linda Collins. One of the warrants acquired by the Arkansas State Police involves a vehicle…
Spike Strips Deployed To End High Speed Chase Through Lawrence County
At 12:28 am Sunday the Ravenden Police observed a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe driving erratically southbound on Hwy 63. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver refused to…
Leave ‘orphaned’ wildlife alone
LITTLE ROCK – Many species of wildlife have their young in spring, and many well-meaning Arkansans regularly call the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to report young wildlife that looks…
Randolph County District Judge John Throesch Resigns
On Thursday April 30 Randolph County District Judge John Throesch sent a signed letter to Governor Asa Hutchinson. The resignation stems from allegations that he committed violations against the code…
Arkansas Highway Police To Distribute Mask To Truck Drivers
The Arkansas Highway Police, a division of the Arkansas Department Of Transportation announces they will distribute 100,000 mask to truck drivers throughout Arkansas. The distribution will take place in weigh…
Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Lawrence County, Arrest Made
Shortly before 7 am on Friday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a call from a business reporting their Red 1999 GMC had been stolen from their business around 5pm on…
Additional Death Reported By ADH In Lawrence County Due To COVID-19
The Arkansas Department Of Health today added an additional death to Lawrence County bringing the total to two. Total positive cases statewide at 6:30pm were reported as 3281, recoveries were…
Pocahontas Man Charged With Raping A 13 Year Old
A warrant was issued after a Randolph County Judge found probable cause to arrest and charge 22 year old Eric Michael Thomas of Pocahontas with rape. Thomas is accused of…
BRTC Announces Spring Commencement Date
POCAHONTAS, AR Apr. 29 — Black River Technical College administration is pleased to announce that Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies have been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30. The ceremony…
WBU Sets Commencement August 8
Williams Baptist University has set a revised date for its 2020 commencement exercises. The graduation ceremony is now scheduled for August 8 at 11 a.m. on the Williams campus. WBU…
Lawrence County Coroner Offers Clarifications On Recent COVID-19 Deaths
Today we spoke to Lawrence County Coroner Chris Warden concerning the announcement of the recent deaths at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Warden offered some explanation involving how the deaths…
Re-Opening of Arkansas Restaurants For Limited Dine-In Service, May 11th
Governor Hutchison announced the re-opening of restaurants for limited dine in service, phase one on May 11th.  (33 percent of capacity) Some of the following guidelines include… Reservations encouraged,…
Stop the Spread of Coronavirus
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are still important ways that you can help stop the spread of COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed,…
BRTC Summer 2 Classes to Be Held Online
POCAHONTAS, AR Apr. 29 — In order to continue to protect Black River Technical College students and communities, BRTC administration is announcing that all Summer 2 classes will be held…
Three Deaths at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab, Numerous Residents and Staff COVID-19 Positive
State Representative Fran Cavenaugh gave an update today on Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab. She stated as of this morning 42 positive residents in the facility at this time, 3…
Arkansas State Parks To Reopen Under Governor Hutchinson’s Phase One Reopening Plan
Arkansas State Parks to Begin Phased Reopening of Camping and Other Services(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst today announced that beginning May…