Co-Defendant In Child Rape Case Has Trial Postponed
Courtney Green Bagwell, a co-defendant in a case involving the rape of child has had her trial postponed in Lawrence County. Green-Bagwell has a jury trial now set for January…
Driver Identified In Monday’s High Speed Chase
The driver in Monday morning’s high speed pursuit has been identified as Dillon Mitchell, a 28 year from Memphis Tennessee according to Craighead County Sheriff’s Office booking information. Mitchell was…
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.…
Judge Ask For Millage Increase, Justices Refuse To Advance Motion
In the Monday, November 10th meeting of the Lawrence County Quorum Court with all justices present, Judge Gary Barnhill again introduced the idea of a millage increase to subsidize the…
Imboden Christmas Parade and Lights at the Park
The Imboden Christmas Parade is Sunday Dec 7th at 4:00. Once the parade is over they will be turning on the lights at the holiday decorated city park at 5pm.…
Black Rock Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrant
Dwight Nunnally of Black Rock was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on November 7th. Nunnally was booked on an Alias Bench Warrant. Nunnally is currently incarcerated in the…
Town Of Portia Announce Plans To Move City Hall
Town Of Portia Announce Plans To Move City Hall Dear Portia Residents, We are happy to announce that the Town of Portia will be returning to the historic Portia School…
Disciple to Perform at WBU Sunday, Nov. 9
The Christian rock/metal band Disciple will perform at Williams Baptist University on Sunday, Nov. 9. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center, with the doors opening at…
Jonesboro Man Booked On Multiple Charges
Lawrence County Detention Center booked a Jonesboro man into custody after a warrant for his arrest was issued just days ago. Hunter Jaydan Timms of Jonesboro was booked into the…
Filing Period for Lawrence County Elections
ATTENTION LAWRENCE COUNTY RESIDENTSThe filing period for the March 3rd Preferential Primary, Nonpartisan General, and Annual School Election begins at NoonNOVEMBER 3, 2025 and ends at Noon NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distribution in Lawrence County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host a drive-thru USDA food distribution in Lawrence County on Monday, November 10, 2025 from 1 – 3PM or until food runs out…
Smithville Community Thanksgiving Potluck
Join us on Wednesday November 19th at 6:00 PM for a potluck meal followed by a time of worship and exhortation, giving thanks to God for His great mercies to…
Two Additional People Charged In Imboden Drug Arrest
A total of three people have been arrested after authorities found guns and drugs at a residence on Kentucky Street in Imboden. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, a probation and…
Imboden Man Arrested, Accused Of Maintaining Drug Premises
Dickie Mitchell was arrested on Wednesday night and booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center. Mitchell is charged with: Maintaining A Drug Premises Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Meth, Cocaine, Heroin,…
Lawrence County will have Class IV dumpsters available
Lawrence County will have Class IV dumpsters available October 20th, through October 25th. The dumpsters are for non-household waste, such as appliances and furniture. No tires, shingles, building materials, etc.…
Man Arrested On Drug Charges Saturday
Larry Gilbert Smith was booked into the Lawrence County Detention Center on Saturday according to court documents. Smith was charged with: Possession Of A Controlled Substance Sch.I,II Meth/Cocaine Possession Of…