Local Author to hold Book Signing at Imboden Library
There will be a book signing at the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library in Imboden on Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Sandra Beavers Peterson will be selling and…
Early Morning Pursuit Ends in Wreck at Walnut Ridge
At 4:14 am Lawrence County Dispatch was notified by Craighead County of a pursuit coming into the county on Hwy. 91. Â According to a Craighead County deputy a constable was…
Lawrence County working to increase available housing
The Lawrence County Steering Committee met Thursday as a follow-up to a housing forum held in June. Elected officials and Lawrence County Chamber representatives met with Emily Hathcock with the…
Dangerous Pursuit Ended By Hoxie Police Chief
Shortly after 2:30 pm on Wednesday, Lawrence County Dispatch received information about an accident on Johnny Wrecker Road, Hoxie Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriffs Office and medical units were dispatched.…
Lawrence County Fair Livestock Show Entry Form Deadline is August 7th
The time is drawing close for the area livestock exhibitors to get their animals ready for the upcoming Lawrence County Fair livestock show. Hogs, cattle, sheep, goats and rabbits will…
New Warning About An Old Scam Taking Place Here In Lawrence County
 An old scam has once again surfaced in Lawrence County according to Sheriff Jeff Yates.  The scam consist of residents getting phone calls stating a relative or loved…
One Transported To Lawrence Memorial After Accident On Hwy 412 East
One man was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a one vehicle roll over on Hwy 412 East just outside Walnut Ridge on Friday. At 1:07 pm the…
Lynn, Walnut Ridge And Black Rock Fire Departments Called After Semi Wreck On Hwy 25
At 12:26 pm on Thursday Lawrence County Dispatch received several calls reporting a semi truck hauling sand overturned after failing to negotiate a curve on Hwy 25 between Lake…
Bobbie Jean Memorial Library Summer Reading Program Big Readers Party
The Bobbie Jean Memorial Library Summer Reading Program came to an end Monday July 17, 2017. The end of summer party included games, pizza, and prizes for the children who…
Lawrence County Deputies Make Drug Arrest
On July 16, 2017 deputies arrested Liam Rodwell 27 of Memphis, TN for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Purpose to Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest…
Three Transported To Area Hospital After Multi Vehicle Accident On Eleven Point Bridge
  At 9:36 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch and Randolph County Dispatch both received reports of a multi vehicle accident at the end of the Eleven Point Bridge on…
Lawrence County Fair Pageant Entries Due By August 5th
THE LAWRENCE CO. FAIR PAGEANTS WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 11th and 12th IN THE SLOAN-HENDRIX GYMNASIUM STARTING AT 6 PM. Friday August 11th starting at 6:00pm Cute Baby Girl…
Movie Night @ the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library
Thursday, July 27th @ 5:00pm the Bobbie Jean Memorial Library will have a movie night featuring The Lego Batman Movie. Free popcorn and a drink per child!
Multiple Accidents Reported After Storms Move Through Lawrence County
Multiple Accidents Reported After Storms Move Through Lawrence County Shortly after 5 pm on Friday severe thunderstorms moved through Lawrence County making driving hazardous and being a factor in several…
Imboden Man Arrested After Biting Girlfriend On Tuesday
Lawrence County Deputies responded to the 200 block of North Walnut Street on Monday shortly after 6:30 pm. Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a male subject…
Intoxicated Couple Arrested on Multiple Charges
On July 7, 2017 deputies responded to a wreck south of Portia on County Road 511. A 911 call had been placed by a passerby who stated that the occupants…