Edward Ira “Eggie†Tedder
Edward Ira “Eggie†Tedder, 74, of Walnut Ridge passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 while turkey hunting near Mountain Home. Eggie was born September 20, 1945 in Light to the…
Some of the “Tiger King†Survivors Have a Home in Arkansas
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a lifetime refuge for abused and neglected “Big Cats†with emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards,…
Governor Hutchison’s daily update on COVID-19 in Arkansas 4/17/2020
Governor Hutchison’s daily update on COVID-19 in Arkansas The Governor recognized Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker Jr. who lost his life due to COVID-19. He was on the USS…
Are We Being Lied To? The Truth About Covid-19 In Lawrence County
Yesterday was a shocking day in the reporting of COVID in or area. For weeks now we have reported infected numbers, recoveries and even deaths according to information directly from…
Hardy Man Killed When ATV is Struck by a Vehicle
The Arkansas State Police released information about a crash that occurred on Thursday April 16th around 5:30 pm. 86 year old , Udell F. Simmons was attempting to cross state…
Running Essential Errands
Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits. As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing…
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Cloth face coverings should— fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear loops include multiple…
Outbreak of COVID-19 at a Lawrence County Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
22 residents housed in the building of a nursing facility in Walnut Ridge are positive for COVID-19. One person was sent to a hospital and one person has passed away.…
BRTC Announces Graduation Plans
POCAHONTAS, AR Apr. 15 — Based upon student feedback, BRTC will be postponing Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies until August. The actual ceremony date will be announced at a later time.…
R. L. Haynes Obituary
May 15, 1944 – April 13, 2020 R.L. Haynes, 75, of Black Rock passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. He was born on…
Memorial Service to be held at a later date for former Sloan-Hendrix Alumna Deanna Sue Mullen Smith
Deanna Sue Mullen Smith was born on October 27, 1948 in Batesville Arkansas. She lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on April 9, 2020 while living at Avenir Memory Care in…
30 COVID-19 Related Deaths in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith delivered an update about COVID-19 from the Capitol today. The positive cases in Arkansas jumped up 130 from yesterday. Jackson…
Soon Relief Payments From IRS Can Be Tracked Online
According to information released by the Internal Revenue Service by April 17th you will be able to track your stimulus payment online. This applies to both electronic payments and paper…
Mask Distribution Underway In Imboden
We just spoke with Imboden Public Works Director Nick Bagwell and maskS are currently being delivered to residents in Imboden. Nick told us they are hanging the masks on residents…
Lawrence County to distribute masks for citizens
Attention Lawrence County Citizens: The County Judge along with all of the Mayors of the county decided for the protection and welfare of the citizens, it was in the best…
Arkansas Nurse Travels to New Jersey to Help Fight COVID-19
One Northeast Arkansas nurse is experiencing first hand the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Deanna Hogard is a nurse at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, who made the decision…