The Lawrence County Angel Tree is set to be displayed in the lobby of the Lawrence County Courthouse on December 2nd. Students from the Hoxie and Walnut Ridge Elementary Schools will assist in decorating the tree. The Lawrence County Courthouse will be open before and after the Walnut Ridge Christmas Parade.
Names can be taken from the tree December 3rd through 12th during regular business hours 8-4:30 pm. Gifts need to be returned no later than December 15th for distribution on December 18th.
Persons wanting to donate or sponsor an entire family can contact Tina Stowers at 886-1111. Monetary donations can be made at First National Bank, a drop box for unwrapped toys is also available at the bank. Applications for families who wish to be recipients of gifts for the Angel Tree are available at the Lawrence County Clerk’s Office and the Lawrence County Housing Office.