Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
May 28th the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program added the Walnut Ridge Commercial District to it’s National Register of Historic Places. Walnut Ridge joins about 40 towns that are being added…
Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland was released on DVD just two weeks ago. Since then it has topped the dvd sales charts. We’ve all seen Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.…
The National Weather Service in Memphis TN. has placed Lawrence and Randolph Counties under a Heat Advisory. Temperatures for the next 5 days are expected to loom around the 100…
This year’s reading program is off to an excellent start! The theme for this year’s program is Make a Splash! The program goes from June 7th to July 19th, every…
The Pulaski County Coroner says that 40 to 60 whole and partial heads were found June 9th by a Southwest Airlines employee who called police. The heads were being shipped…
As a child of the 70’s and 80’s our generation thought we were cutting edge, just as I am sure our parents did in the 50’s and 60’s. But compared…
Local author, Darlene Martin will be signing copies of her two latest books, Terror on the Waterfall Trail and The Echo of Violence at the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library on…
Everyone is talking about Misty’s. Misty’s is the new hot spot here in Imboden if your looking to get fit and have fun. Owned and operated by Imboden,Arkansas local Misty…
A 13 year old Smithville boy confessed to murder according to Sheriff Dan Ellison of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department. The July 2009 shooting of the suspects younger brother, Jace…
It’s called “Geocaching”, it’s described as a high-tech treasure hunting game. This game is played worldwide, even here in Imboden. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches…
A little known change to cigarettes has come about with little or no publicity. Cigarette manufactures have made a change to their products which make them extinguish more quickly than…
As Many As 18 Dead and Dozens Missing From a Flash Flood in Arkansas. Sources have reported the deaths from a flash flood at the Albert Pike Recreation Area as…
The May primaries and June runoffs marked election history for the candidates in Lawrence County and surrounding areas. Candidates used a range of internet tools to boost their messages. Never…
Williford Class Reunion for alumini of the 60’s and 70’s will be held on June 26th, 2010 , 5:00 pm at Jeni B’s Restaurant in Hardy. $12.50 per plate, all…
Jody Dotson Wins Democratic Sheriff Runoff In Lawrence County. Just after 10pm with 30 of 30 precincts reporting unofficial results show Jody Dotson winning over Glen Smith. Vote counts were…
The annual Smith-Mcleod family reunion will be held at the Imboden Community Center on Sunday, June 13th. All family members and friends are invited to attend and bring their favorite…