Sex Offender attempts escape in Lawrence County
Jonesboro resident, Raymond Roedel attempted to escape while being escorted to the Lawrence County Jail after a court appearance. Â Roedel appeared in Lawrence County court for failure to register…
Sloan-Hendrix Music Department to host “Princess Tea Party”
The Sloan-Hendrix High School Music Department will be hosting a “Princess Tea Party†for girls up to age 11. The tea party will be in the music room of the…
Man Killed Outside Lynn After Semi Truck Falls On Him
At 11:02 am on Thursday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a man that had a semi truck fall on him at a 50 Lawrence 3053 outside…
Spring Break Events at Davidsonville
Spring Break Events at Davidsonville March 21-28, 2015 Looking for something to do with the kids during Spring Break? Davidsonville Historic State Park is offering a variety of activities…
Henry Awards Presented at Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism’s annual Henry Awards banquet occurred last evening, concluding the 41st Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference was held March 8-10 in Texarkana.…
Judge Proposes Regional Jail At No Cost To Taxpayers In Lawrence County
 Judge Dale Freeman proposed to the Lawrence County Quorum Court a concept for a Regional Jail Facility that would create jobs and not cost the tax payers in the…
Lawrence County Man Killed In One Vehicle Accident On Monday
Lawrence County Investigators are investigating a fatal one vehicle accident that happened around 8 am on Lawrence 511 and the intersection of Lawrence 514 between Portia and Clover bend.…
Ravenden Man Jailed After Incident On Friday Night
 Authorities have arrested Brad Hackworth of Ravenden on multiple charges after an incident that occurred on Friday night, According to sources, Ravenden Police and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office received a…
Ravenden Volunteer Fire Department Will Host It’s Annual Fun And Games Night On March 7th
The Ravenden Volunteer Fire Department has announced that it’s Annual Fun and Games Night will be March the 7th. Food will be available at 5 am nd the Fun…
Huge Live Auction
2nd Annual Huge Live Auction Saturday March 14,2015 at 408 W. main St. Walnut Ridge. Sale begins at 10:00 am. Race cars, parts, trailer, etc..
Two Shot In Powhatan, Lawrence County Investigating
Lawrence County Deputies are on scene at what is being described as an accidental shooting injuring two people in Powhatan. Black Rock Fire Department and AET Ambulance were dispatched…
Williams Baptist College Host Campus Tour For Emergency Responders On Tuesday
Administration, Staff and Campus Security welcomed local and state responders to the WBC campus on Tuesday for a campus tour and luncheon. Those in attendance included Walnut Ridge Police…
Traffic Stop In Walnut Ridge Leads To Drug Arrest
A Lawrence County Deputy stopped a vehicle on Feb 25th for a minor violation on Jay Street In Walnut Ridge around 10 pm. The officer stated as he attempted to…
Officers Discover Weapons At Felons Home After Home Visit
On Wednesday Feb. 25th, Lawrence County Sheriff Jeff Yates along with Investigators for the 3rd Judicial Drug Task Force and Arkansas Probation and Parole made a home visit in Portia…
Scouts Participate in Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday morning the Imboden Boy Scout Troop and Pack 728, and Girl Scout troop 3429 braved the cold weather to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for…
Sloan-Hendrix Donkey Basketball
The Junior Class will be hosting a Donkey Basketball game. The game will be rescheduled for Thursday March 19th at 6:00 p.m.in the old gym as a fundraiser for the…