Brandy Lea Green- Obituary
Brandy Lea Green, 43, of Black Rock passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Brandy was born February 19, 1977 in Pocahontas to Blake and Dottie Poteet…
Consumer Alert: Counterfeit Bills
Consumer Alert: Residents and local businesses are being warned to be in the lookout for counterfeit bills. New reports surfaced last week in the Batesville and Independence County areas of…
WBU to Present ‘20 Version of Story Store 
The Williams Baptist University theatre program is preparing to take stories written by area elementary students and bring them to life in the 2020 production of the “Story Store.†The…
Arkansas Native And Award Winning Author Charles Portis Has Died
Charles Portis, best known for his book True Grit has died today in Little Rock at 86 years old according to his family. Portis was a former Marine that served…
Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop at Davidsonville Historic State Park
Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop March 21st Enjoy a back-to-basics Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of a cast iron Dutch.…
Alvin Anthony “Tony†Webbe
Ravenden- Alvin Anthony “Tony†Webbe, 71, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was born March 27, 1948 to Alvin F. and Ann Bratten…
Lawrence County Library Hotspots Available For Patrons
Lawrence County Library cardholders can now access free, unlimited high-speed internet from almost anywhere through our Wi-Fi hotspot lending program. Portable hotspots allow library cardholders who do not have home…
Drug arrest made outside the Dollar General in Imboden
A first responder call for the Imboden Fire Department resulted in a drug arrest by law enforcement. Around 1:30 pm on Friday the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department along with Pro…
James Ralph Jean – Obituary
Imboden- James Ralph Jean, 84, went to meet the Lord Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born March 21, 1935 to…
Utility Trailer Thefts On The Rise In Our Area
Reported thefts of utility trailers are on the rise in the Imboden area and the county. At least 4 trailers have been stolen in recent weeks in the immediate area…
Adam Weeks back on the ballot after Arkansas Supreme Court decision
With just a few weeks before the March election the Arkansas Supreme Court today overturned a ruling handed down in January by a lower court rendering District Judge Adam Weeks…
Thomas “Tommy†Scott Fling
Thomas “Tommy†Scott Fling, 19, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born February 7, 2001 in Jonesboro. He was a student at Highland High School, a member of…
Downtown Playhouse to Present “Rumorsâ€
Neil Simon’s farce “Rumors†will be staged at the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas in the coming weeks. The comedy opens February 29 and runs through March 29. “Rumors†is set…
Details Released in Fatal Crash on Hwy 63 north of Hoxie
The Arkansas State Police reported that two people were killed and two injured in the crash that occurred February 11th, 2020 on Hwy 63 north of Hoxie. The accident occurred…
Clear Springs Baptist Church Third Saturday Singing
The Clear Springs Baptist Church will host their Third Saturday Monthly Singing, February 15, 2020 beginning at 5:00 PM. Everyone is invited to bring their instruments and voices and be…
Coroner called to Hwy 63 accident Tuesday afternoon
Shortly after 5:00 pm Lawrence County dispatch began receiving 911 calls reporting a two vehicle accident on Hwy 63 between Hoxie and Portia at Little Running Water ditch. Initial reports…