Black Rock Fire Department’s Annual Chili Supper
The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual chili supper on February 28th 2026. The chili supper will be held at the Black Rock Cafeteria/Community Center starting at…
Update: Friday Night Black Rock Shooting Investigation
Don Truitt was arrested on Friday night after police responded to a residence on the 200 block of South 8th Street. Originally authorities received a 911 call from a 3rd…
Vendors Wanted For Upcoming OCW Event/Craft Fair At Black Rock
Looking for vendors to set up in Black Rock AR on Feb 14th from 8 am – 6:00pm. $50 – non food truck vendor $100 – table/tent food vendor $150…
IACS Food Jam: Local Entertainment Including Lauren Richmond
Update: This event is postponed due to inclement weather. Food Jam sponsored by the IACS at Black Rock. Arkansas will be held on January 24 , 2026 Sat at the…
Investigation Continues Into Vandalism As New Reports Of Damage Surface
Black Rock Police Chief Bryan Archer reported the BRPD is investigating more vandalism that has recently occurred. BRPD was already investigating the defacing of a commercial building on Main Street,…
Building Vandalized In Black Rock
Black Rock Police responded Monday to a report of a building on Main Street being vandalized. BRPD responded and began their investigation into the graffiti that was painted on the…
City Of Black Rock Awarded Two Grants
The City of Black Rock today announced it’s been awarded two grants. A Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program grant was awarded and will fund a walking trail that…
Black Rock Christmas Parade Set For December 6th
The Annual Black Rock Christmas Parade is set for Saturday December 6th. Mayor Wilson said line up will begin between 4:00 and 4:30 on St Joseph Street in the Mt.…
Altercation Breaks Out At Downtown Black Rock Protest
Law enforcement and medics were called to a protest in Black Rock on Saturday night just after 7pm. For several days, some community members have protested a new local business…
Black Rock and Pocahontas Awarded 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program Funding
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the award recipients for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The TAP was reauthorized by the Infrastructure…
Black Rock High School Class of 1975 Celebrates 50 Years
The Black Rock High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Christy’s Kitchen in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. “We can’t…
Deceased Person Discovered In Black Rock On Tuesday
Lawrence County Dispatch Center received notification of a deceased body in a residence of the 300 block of South 6th in Black Rock. Officers with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office…
Speed Limit Increased On Black River Bridge
The Black River Bridge on Highway 63 in Black Rock has had the speed limit raised. This week ARDOT installed new signage on the bridge raising the speed limit from…
FEMA, ADEM and SBA offering assistance for those affected by storms
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will setup a Survivor Outreach Center at the Black…
Autopsy Results Released In Racer’s Death At Local Track
Autopsy results have been released in the death earlier this month of a racer participating in an event at the Bobby Humes Memorial Speedway in Black Rock on May 9th.…
Racer Critically Injured At Bobby Humes Memorial Speedway In Black Rock
An accident at the Bobby Humes Memorial Speedway in Black Rock was reported around 9:30pm on Friday night. Black Rock Fire Department and MedicOne ambulance were dispatched to the go-cart…