Ralph Joseph Leadership Project holds “Bear” Necessities Drive
The Ralph Joseph Leadership Project is collecting personal hygiene products for those in need from now until October 14th. Items needed include tooth paste/ tooth brushes, deodorant, germ x, tissues,…
Local State Representatives Look To Expand “Panic Button†Programs To Include Colleges In The Area
State Representative James Ratliff of District 60 and State Representative Scott Baltz of District 61 both explained their support for expansion of the “Panic Button†Program to include local colleges.…
State Representative James Ratliff Video Discussing District 60
State Representative James Ratliff sits down to discuss job growth, fire department grants, and panic button funding for schools in District 60. Mr. Ratliff has served as our State Representative…
Arkansas fall foliage updates now available
Want to know the latest about Arkansas’s fall color? Or scenic routes for best viewing? You’ll find all this information – and more – on www.Arkansas.com. Click on the “Fall…
Lawrence County Officer Of The Year Honored In Little Rock On Wednesday
Today in Little Rock Lawrence County Deputy Justin Dixon was honored as the Lawrence County Officer Of The Year by Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. Officer Dixon was on patrol when…
Old Time Political Rally Draws Large Crowd At Black Rock
Voters from all around Lawrence County and surrounding counties gathered at the former Black Rock School cafeteria on Tuesday night to hear from speakers and fellow politicians in support of…
Sloan-Hendrix Black and Gold Games
The Black and Gold games will be held at Sloan- Hendrix on Monday, October 10th beginning at 5:00 pm. All teams will play! Admission is free and Citizens Bank will…
WBC Board Freezes Tuition, Elects Officers
Tuition will hold steady at Williams Baptist College next year, following action Friday by the WBC Board of Trustees. Meeting in regular session, the board voted to forego any tuition…
Sentences Handed Down In 3.9 Million First National Theft
On Friday the final two sentences were scheduled to be handed down in the 3.9 million dollar theft from First National Bank of Walnut Ridge. The three defendants were each…
Strawberry Fire Responds To Grass Fire That Destroys Mobile Home
 On Friday at 12:10 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a grass fire at 252 Wheel Street in Strawberry. Strawberry Fire was paged to the…
Clear Springs Baptist Church Annual Fish Fry
Clear Springs Baptist Church Annual Fish Fry October 1st 12:00 Noon with Gospel Singing after fish fry Clear Springs Baptist Church is on Clear Springs Road off of Highway 63…
Strawberry Woman and Smithville Man Jailed After Bizarre Incidents
Jeanie Bulko-Fey, 54 years old of Strawberry was arrested on Monday after an initial claim was made of an argument with a roommate turned into an argument with law enforcement.…
Large Yard Sale in Imboden October 1st
Yard sale @ Citizens Bank parking lot Imboden. Starts @ 8 October 1st. Â Wide variety and many baby items. Newborn- 9 months girls. 3T- 4T boys. Kids Youth 14-16…
Hoxie Fire Department to hold Open House
On November 12,2016 the Hoxie Fire Department will hold an open house.  They will be selling Boston butts for $25. Come out and support the Hoxie Fire Department at…
Williams Ranks 12th in Washington Monthly
A new magazine ranking shows Williams Baptist College to be a good buy in higher education. Washington Monthly has released its annual College Guide and rankings list, which rates schools…
2nd Annual Fall Festival City Park Fundraiser to be Held in Ravenden
Ravenden will be holding the 2nd annual Fall Festival City Park Fundraiser. It will take place on October 1st starting at 5pm with live music, street dance, concessions, cake walk,…