Identities Released In Monday’s Deadly Crash Near Black Rock
Authorities are reporting a Jonesboro man was killed Monday morning in a two vehicle crash outside Black Rock on Hwy 117. According to the Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report,…
Fatal Accident Reported Outside Black Rock
Lawrence County 911 received notification of a semi truck vs pickup accident with entrapment in the 3800 block of Hwy 117 near the 117-Spur at 9:57am on Monday. Black Rock…
The Chicago Bridge & Iron Works Water Tower In Imboden
Overlooking the town of Imboden since the mid-1950’s, the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works tower was originally built in 1923 and was located at Williford along the railroad tracks. The…
Powhatan Suspension Bridge
The Powhatan Suspension Bridge was a toll bridge on the banks of the Black River that serviced pedestrians and vehicle traffic In Lawrence County from 1926 to 1951. Powhatan became…
Lawrence County Fair Pageant Dates Announced
Lawrence County Fair pageants will be held August 10,2024, starting at 2:00. We have some changes this year so please read carefully what the changes are. Cost to get in…
LOCAL MAN SENTENCED TO FORTY YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE,OTHER SEX CRIMES
Michael Seth Woodson of Walnut Ridge was sentenced to forty years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections on Tuesday afternoon in Lawrence County. He pled guilty to rape and a…
The Skeleton Of The Old 412 Bridge
The steel skeletal remains of the “Old 412 Bridge” located at the Lawrence County/Greene County line between Walnut Ridge and Light spanning the Cache River. The Cache River Bridge was…
Lawrence County Arena Fun Days
Mark your calendars, the Lawrence County Arena has announced this year’s “Fun Days”. April 20thMay 25thJune 22ndJuly 27thAugust 10thSeptember 7thOctober 12th First show begins at 2pm!! For more information contact:Donnie…
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest In Lawrence County
A traffic stop on Sunday March 24th ended with two people behind bars. On Sunday evening Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies made a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two…
Imboden Native Promoted To General
Imboden native and Sloan Hendrix graduate Colonel Micheal Henderson is being promoted to the rank of General in the Arkansas National Guard. Major General Johnathan M. Stubbs, Adjutant General of…
Lawrence County To Provide Dumpsters March 18th through 23rd
Lawrence County will provide Class IV dumpsters March 18th through March 23rd. The dumpsters are for non-household waste, such as appliances and furniture. No tires, shingles, building materials, etc. will…
Forage Field Day Scheduled For April 4th
The Lawrence County Extension office will be having a Forage Field Day on Thursday April 4th from 9-12. We have several demonstrations to show participants that attend. The Field day…
Local Election Results
Local Election Results REP Lawrence County Justice Of The Peace District 1 Matthew Baldridge 69Pardo Roberts 85 REP Lawrence County Justice Of The Peace District 6 Jeff Yates 106Jeff D.…
Work Continues On New Imboden City Hall
We spoke to Imboden Mayor Chris Jones concerning the new facility that will serve as City Hall. The building formerly occupied by the Imboden Area Charter School will now house…
Lawrence County Regional Water District To Hold Meeting
The Lawrence County Regional Water Board will hold a special meeting on February 29th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the District Office located in Portia Arkansas. The…
Early Voting And Election Date Information Provided By The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office
Early Voting And Election Date Information Provided By The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office March 5 is an important Election Day in Arkansas. Not only will candidates for U.S. President…