Powhatan Historic State Park Offers Beginner’s Knitting Workshop
Beginner’s Knitting Workshop January 19 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Registration Fee: $15/person Have you always admired your grandmother’s knitted scarves, hats, and sweaters, but never thought you could recreate…
Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel
Learn about the dangers of drowsy driving and the importance of good sleep habits. Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy affects your ability to drive…
Victim Identity And Details Released In Sharp County Murder
Authorities in Sharp County have arrested a suspect after a man was found shot to death in Ash Flat. Sheriff Mark Counts stated that Sharp County dispatch received a call…
Murder Suspect Captured In Sharp County
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office has announced the capture of Christopher A. Bryant who was wanted in connection to a shooting, leaving one dead. Sharp County said the suspect was on…
Pocahontas Police Arrest A Wanted Fugitive From Illinois
A woman on McHenry County Illinois Top Ten Fugititve list since June was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 2, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren announced Thursday the arrest of…
Most Wanted Suspect From Sedgwick Turns Himself In To Authorities
Sheriff Jody Dotson today released a statement informing that Jay Massey, formerly of Sedgwick Arkansas had turned himself in to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Massey had outstanding warrants dating…
Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer
Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might…
Robbery Suspect In Sharp County Arrested In Ozark Acres
 The Sharp County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of robbery suspect Jason Jones. Sharp County received a tip stating that Jones was at a residence in the Ozark…
Imboden Fire Department Responds To Accident On New Years Day
At 1:37pm on New Years Day, the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department, AET Ambulance of Imboden and the Arkansas State Police responded to a one vehicle accident on Hwy 63 at…
Man Loses Control Of Vehicle And Crashes into Dollar Store In Imboden
Shortly after 11 am on Saturday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a vehicle crashing into the Dollar General Store on Highway 63 in Imboden. The Imboden…
Sheriff’s Office Tracks Down Most Wanted Suspect By Cell Phone
Sheriff Jody Dotson today advised that Emily Huff, recently placed on the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Most Wanted has been arrested in Kennett Missouri. Sheriff Dotson said his department received a…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vandalism Of Historic Church
 Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Clear Springs Baptist Church on Friday to investigate vandalism to the church.  Several windows and a storm door were broken sometime after…
Strawberry And Lynn Fire Departments Battle A Shop Fire In Strawberry
 At 12:55pm on Friday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a report of a shop building on fire at 552 East River Drive in Strawberry.  Strawberry Fire Department responded,…
Heavy Christmas Snow Makes For Hazardous Driving In Lawrence County
As heavy snow fell in Lawrence County on Christmas, driving conditions across the county went from bad to impossible. Officers from Hoxie, Walnut Ridge, Sheriff’s Deputies and several fire departments…
January Events at Powhatan State Park
First Day Hike: Powhatan Town Tour January 1, 2013 1:00 pm $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, Under 6 Free Start the new year off right by exercising both mind and…
Christmas Eve Farm Accident Sends On To Hospital By Medical Helicopter
At 2:41 pm on Monday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a female victim with her arm trapped in what was described as a belt at Hankins…