August Events at Powhatan Historic State Park
August 13, 2016 @ 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Market Basket Weaving Workshop Admission: $30 Meeting Place: Courthouse There is something about weaving a basket that takes you back to…
Local Leaders Meet Regarding Possibility Of New Jobs For Lawrence County
Rep. James Ratliff of District 60 met today along with Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp, Walnut Ridge Fire Chief Frank Owens and potential new business operators in Walnut Ridge concerning…
Imboden Girl Scouts Hold Blood Drive
The Imboden Girls Scout Troop will sponsor a Blood Drive at the Imboden First United Methodist Church on Friday, July 29 th in the Fellowship Hall from 2-6pm.
Warning For 1st Responders And Law Enforcement Being Circulated
A warning for 1st Responders and Law Enforcement is being circulated by social media after being released by Independence County Dispatch. Earlier this week on Interstate 430 in Little Rock…
Walnut Ridge Reporting Commercial And Residential Growth
The City of Walnut Ridge is reporting what is described as a “record for building permits†on Monday. According to a post from the City of Walnut Ridge Facebook page…
Smithville Fire Paged To Camper Fire On Friday Afternoon
At 4 pm on Friday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a call reporting a camper on fire at the Sloan Durham Farm located at the intersection of Lawrence 273 and…
2016 Lawrence County Fair Pageant Information
The Lawrence County Fair pageants will be held August 15th , 2016 in the Sloan-Hendrix gym. The pageants will begin at 5:30 pm. Â A rehearsal will be held Sunday August…
Lawrence County Fair Livestock Show 2016 Information
The time is drawing close for the area livestock exhibitors to get their animals ready for the upcoming Lawrence County Fair livestock show. The fair will run from Aug. 15th through…
Cave City Watermelon Festival starts August 11
The Cave City Watermelon Festival has revealed its 2016 entertainment headliners. This year’s lineup includes three nationally recognized headlining artists, with one performing each night of the festivities. Thursday,…
Upcoming Events at Lake Charles State Park
Friday July 22nd The Bats and the Bees 11am-12pm Nature Center Our bats and honey bees are an invaluable resource to Arkansans. Join us in discovering the vast potential impacts…
Representative Ratliff Presents Walnut Ridge Police With $5,000 Grant
A $5,000 grant through White River Planning and Development was awarded today by State Representative James Ratliff to Chief Chris Kirksey of the Walnut Ridge Police Department. According…
Pokémon Go thrives at Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks has a history of embracing the latest technology to encourage Arkansans and others to visit their state parks. Park staff stays connected to our visitors through…
City of Hoxie To Hold Auction In August
The City of Hoxie announced today they will hold an auction at the building known as the former Save-A-Lot Building located at 700 SW Texas Street in Hoxie on August…
Local Firefighter Honored At State Firefighter Convention
Lt. Ryan Jones of the Walnut Ridge Fire Department was recently honored at the Arkansas Firefighters Convention. Jones was presented a plaque for his many years of service to the…
Walnut Ridge Fire Department Responds To Lighting Strike On Friday
As storms moved through Lawrence County on Friday the Lawrence County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a possible lighting strike at a residence on Hwy 231. Walnut Ridge…
One Vehicle Roll Over Reported Near Powhatan On Friday
At 4:50 p the Lawrence County Dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle accident on Hwy 25 near Powhatan. Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriff’s…