Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
Two higher education institutions in northeast Arkansas are joining forces to help prepare the region’s workforce. Black River Technical College and Williams Baptist University formally signed a workforce partnership agreement…
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – In celebration of Black History Month, Williams Baptist University will host blues artist Little Willie Farmer in concert on Friday, February 20. The show, which is…
The Story Store 2026, presented by WBU and the Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative, highlights the imagination and talent of Gifted & Talented students. We are proud to recognize the 2026…
Williams Baptist University has announced the launch of a new bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness that students can complete in three years. WBU’s new degree, which requires 90 credit hours rather…
The Williams Works program at Williams Baptist University is the beneficiary of a gift from First National Bank of Commerce. Paula Haskins, head teller and assistant cashier at First National,…
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University has received a $150,000 gift from Fresh Ideas. Officials with the food service provider presented the check Tuesday, Jan. 13, with the funds…
The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will be getting into the holiday spirit on Saturday, Nov. 15, when the group presents “A Christmas Prologue.” The concert, featuring a full choir and orchestra,…
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…
(Walnut Ridge, ARK.) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre program opens its 2025-26 season in November with the comedic mystery,Moriarty. The production will be staged Thursday through Saturday, November 6-8,…
The Williams Baptist University women’s basketball team has announced its 2025-26 schedule, featuring 12 home games inside the Southerland-Mabee Center. “I am excited to get the season started,” said WBU…
The Williams Baptist University theatre program will finish its 2024-25 season with a production of Doris Baizley’s play, Mrs. California. The comedy is slated for Thursday & Friday, April 10…
Local school children wrote stories and then got to see them enacted on the stage again this year, as The Story Store was presented at Williams Baptist University. The Story…
(Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University is expanding its academic offerings to include a degree in agriculture. The university says its new degree, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture…
Morris & Maddox Crowned at WBU Homecoming (Walnut Ridge, Ark.) – Seniors Zaelin Morris and Fowler Maddox have been named the Homecoming Queen and King at Williams Baptist University. Morris…
The Williams Baptist University theatre program will open its 2024-25 season with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The mystery play will be staged on Oct. 31, and Nov. 1 and 2…
The Williams Baptist University Theatre Department is staging Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The mystery classic will mark the debut performance in WBU’s recently renovated Startup Chapel. The…