JURHA Early Educational Home Visiting Program
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters ( HIPPY) is excited to announce changes for the 2011/2012 Program Year. The program has added Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum. PAT serves…
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson Becomes Only The 3rd Sheriff From Arkansas To Complete The National Sheriff’s Institute Training
Sheriff Jody Dotson is back in his office today, returning calls and catching up after returning from the 101st session of the National Sheriff’s Institute held in Longmont, Colorado from…
Black Rock Man Charged With Beating A Woman With A Wrench
 On September 22, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Trevor Williams (11/02/89) of Black Rock for domestic battery in the 1st degree, endangering the welfare of a minor…
Annual Ghosts of Davidsonville Fall Festival Event
Annual Ghosts of Davidsonville Fall Festival Event Saturday Oct. 8th from 2pm-9pm. Admission: $6 per adult $4 per senior and child. Ghost Schedule Doggie Costume Contest 2:30-3:00PM Kids Costume Contest…
Beatles at the Ridge Tribute
The Beatles at the Ridge tribute in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on Saturday drew a large crowd to downtown Walnut Ridge for the festivities. Mayor Don House, County Judge Freeman, State…
Beatles Tribute to be Unveiled in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Beatles Tribute to be Unveiled in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – The Beatles electrified a small Arkansas town when they made a surprise visit in 1964. Now, they’re…
Movie, Book Signing, Other Activities Tied to Beatles at the Ridge
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Beatles at the Ridge has developed into much more than a concert. A Saturday night showing of a Beatles film is also part of the festivities,…
State Senator Robert Thompson has announced that he is running for Re-election next year.
State Senator Robert Thompson has announced that he is running for re- election next year. “I am proud to have served northeast Arkansas in the state senate since 2007,†Thompson…
23rd Annual Lawrence County Fair Car Show Schedule Of Events
23rd Annual Lawrence County Fair Car Show Schedule Of Events August 20th is the date for the Lawrence County Fair Auto show at the campus of Sloan Hendrix School. Registration…
Driver Flees From Deputy, Throws Drugs And Money Out Of The Vehicle In Chase That Began In Imboden
Wednesday June 23rd at 11:10pm Deputy Blake Liscomb of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office made a routine traffic stop at Hwy 62 and 1st street in Imboden. As the driver…
New Addition To Sloan Hendrix Elementary Nears Completion
Construction on the new Sloan Hendrix Elementary 3rd and 4th Grade classrooms nears completion. Supt. Mitch Walton informs us that the completion date is July 15th for the 5400 Square…
A Great “Lil Fishing Hole†Located Just Down The Road
Living in Northeast Arkansas is a fisherman’s paradise, but one place we’ve driven past a thousand times turns out to be a great place to “wet your hookâ€. Portia Bay…
LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT HOST EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Expert Shares Tactics to Curb Theft and Abuse of Prescription Medications Close to 50 officers from police departments, sheriff’s offices and government agencies located across Arkansas attended an educational seminar…
Black River Flooding Moves Into Lawrence County Causing Major Travel Problems *Photo
Several agencies including the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police and several fire departments in the Hoxie/Walnut Ridge area are out in full force with rising waters flooding roadways…
Lynn Man Arrested For Pushing Elderly Woman Down And Breaking Her Hip
Lawrence County Deputies arrested Brent Anthony Kingcade of Lynn for Battery in the 2nd Degree, abuse of an adult and criminal trespass. The arrest came after deputies were dispatched to…
Vehicle Pursuit Results In Minor Injury When Passenger Jumps From Moving Vehicle
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the arrest of Eric Nelson and Amanda Bivins both of Cave City for Fleeing. Deputy Gary Mitchell spotted the suspect vehicle on Hwy 167…