Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
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…
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…
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (9/25/23) – Williams Baptist University will host Southwestern A Cappella, a 17-voice vocal ensemble from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in concert on Thursday, October 5. The concert…
With the new school year drawing closer, Williams Baptist University is working to connect its students with local businesses. WBU is giving businesses in the community two opportunities, First Fair…
Students at Williams Baptist University will soon have direct access to health services from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The university and the hospital, both located in Walnut Ridge, have signed an…
Williams Baptist University Receives $4 Million Gift from Mabee Foundation for New Wellness Center Williams Baptist University has announced that it has been selected for a $4 million gift from…
The Williams Baptist University Band will present its final concert of the school year Tuesday, April 25. The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. in WBU’s Manley Chapel. The band will…
The Williams Baptist University theatre department will stage a spring production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ” April 13-14 at 7:30 p.m. in Startup Chapel on the WBU…
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…
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (1/25/23) – Due to the winter weather that moved into the region, Williams Baptist University has announced that there will be no in–person instruction for Wednesday, Jan.…
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2022 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a…
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/20/22) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open their 2022-23 season on Oct. 28-29 with a production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s “You…
– The theme will be “Forever Eagles: Return to the Nest” as Williams Baptist University celebrates its annual Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Nov. 5. A number of events are planned…
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (10/3/22) – The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open its 2022-23 season with a production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Oct. 28-29 in Startup…
Tekla Research has made a major, matching gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Tekla CFO Beth Russell West and CEO Dave Russell, both of Jonesboro, presented…
Williams Baptist University received a $7,500 gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County Thursday in support of the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr.…