Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
Williams Baptist University is beginning the 2026-27 academic year with several changes to its administrative leadership, as five university officials take on new or expanded responsibilities. Luke Colley has been…
Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2026 commencement exercises. That total included 12 master’s degrees, 95 bachelor’s degrees and four associate degrees. Commencement exercises were held…
Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge…
Startup Chapel has held a special place in Terry Hatfield’s heart ever since his days as a student at Williams Baptist University. So, the 1975 WBU alumnus put his artistic…
A new wellness center at Williams Baptist University is $100,000 closer to reality, thanks to gifts from the Dave Russell family of Jonesboro and Tekla Research. The family, along with…
WBU Theatre Presents: The Spitfire Grill Williams Theatre is closing out the 2025–26 season with the heartfelt musical The Spitfire Grill—coming to Startup Chapel April 23–25. Set in the small…
Kacey Tomlinson of Calico Rock, Ark., is the newly crowned Miss Williams Baptist University. Tomlinson was awarded the title at the conclusion of the 2026 Miss WBU pageant Friday evening.…
Those who crave fresh fruits and vegetables now have an opportunity to pick their own in Walnut Ridge. The Kevin Wilcutt Memorial Garden was dedicated Thursday, April 2, at Williams…
Williams Baptist University is launching a new program for students to earn a Certificate in Museum Studies. The 18-hour academic program is designed to prepare students for careers in museums,…
Soprano Sarah Ashcroft VandenBrink will present a lecture and recital at Williams Baptist University on Tuesday, February 24th. It will begin at 7:00 pm in the Magee Choral Room of…
Williams Baptist University has announced the students named to its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2025 semester. The President’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a 4.0 Grade…
Acclaimed pianist Dr. Mary Chung will be in concert at Williams Baptist University on Monday, Nov. 17. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in WBU’s Manley Chapel. After she…
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…
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Students from Williams Baptist University will travel to Park City, Utah, in January. They will have the opportunity to study films with other Christian students at…
An anonymous gift has endowed a professorship in honor of a former Williams Baptist University president. The $250,000 gift establishes the Thomas O. Jones Professorship at WBU. Jones, the sixth…
An accomplished trumpet player from the U.S. Army Band will perform along with the Williams Baptist University Band on Tuesday, April 8. SFC Marty Bishop, a native of Jonesboro, will…