Route Chosen For Future I-57 From Walnut Ridge To Missouri
It’s official, a route has been chosen for the Future Interstate 57 corridor between Walnut Ridge and the Missouri State Line. The Federal Highway Administration issued a Record of Decision…
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University
First National Bank of Lawrence County Donates $7,500 to Williams Baptist University WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. -Williams Baptist University has announced a generous donation of $7,500 from the First National Bank…
Historic Air Field to Celebrate 81 Years
The Wings of Honor Museum will celebrate the 81st Anniversary of the beginning of flight training at the former WWII Walnut Ridge Air Field on Saturday, Oct. 14th. Events range…
WBU Breaks Ground on Chapel Project, Approves Center for Healthy Families
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Startup Chapel Tuesday, Sept. 26. The board, meeting…
Beatles at the Ridge Festival Set for Sept. 16
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Live music, food and vendors, children’s attractions, a car show and more are on tap at the annual Beatles at the Ridge music festival Saturday, Sept.…
Parole Absconder Arrested In Walnut Ridge
On Wednesday August 30th Walnut Ridge Police arrested Billy Wayne Taylor on a Parole Absconder warrant. Taylor now faces additional charges including Possession Of Meth, Possession Of Controlled Substance, Possession…
Walnut Ridge Graduate Receives Scholarship
BRTC has announced that Lily Lewis of Walnut Ridge has been awarded the John and Wilma Whitlow Scholarship for Walnut Ridge Graduates. Lewis, a 2023 graduate of Walnut Ridge High…
Walnut Ridge Resident Graduates With Occupational Therapist Doctrine
Elizabeth Allen has graduated Arkansas State University as an occupational therapist doctor. Elizabeth Allen is originally from Harrisburg, AR graduating there in 2016, and graduating in 2020 with a bachelor’s…
Accused Child Predator Attempted Suicide Using Viagra
On June 8th, 2023 the stepmother of a minor female came forward to law enforcement, according to court records, alleging that she found snap chat conversations between the alleged victim…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested On Child Exploitation Charges
Micheal Seth Woodson, age 37 of Walnut Ridge has been arrested and charged with numerous counts involving sexuality explicit conduct involving minors. Walnut Ridge Police investigators stated in court documents…
Allison Family Announces Closure Of Polar Freeze In Walnut Ridge
Allison Family Announces Closure Of Polar Freeze In Walnut Ridge….. A message from the Allison Family: It is with mixed emotions that we, the Allison Family, have made the decision…
Governor Appoints Walnut Ridge Man To Commission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday that she has appointed Clay Sloan of Walnut Ridge to the Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission. Sloan will replace Jeff Moore, and Sloan’s term will…
Wings of Honor WWII Museum to Present “Their Stories”
The Wings of Honor WWII Museum in Walnut Ridge will begin a walk through history series, “Their Stories,” on Thursday evening, April 27. Ron Lanoue of Little Rock will open…
Felix Goodson Library to Host Annual Used Book Sale
The Felix Goodson Library will host its annual “Used Book Sale” March 10 – April 3 on the campus of Williams Baptist University. This year’s collection features fiction, non-fiction and…
Work Continues On Improving Stewart Park Loop Trail Road In Walnut Ridge
With the help of a Grant through the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP-21), ArDOT Job#101103, which will help cover a majority of the cost for asphalt repairs and improvements to…
Parole Absconder Arrested After Traffic Stop
Christopher Myatt of Walnut Ridge was arrested after a traffic stop on Lawrence 269 on Thursday morning. Lawrence County Deputies conducted the stop and found Myatt to be a parole…