Ravenden Fun and Games Night
Ravenden fun and games night will take place on March 3rd, 2018 at the Ravenden Municipal Building. All ages are welcome to join in this fun event that will include…
Lawrence County Detention Center / Sheriff’s Office Building Dedication and Open House
The Lawrence County Detention Center / Sheriff’s Office building dedication and open house will be held on March 6, 2018 from  3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 501 W. Elm St. Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.…
Lawrence County Fair Cookie Jar Scholarship Deadline April 1st
Attention Lawrence County 2018 Seniors the  Lawrence County Fair Cookie jar scholarship DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS April 1,2018 Scholarships will be awarded Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 upon verifying…
Powhatan Historic State Park St. Patrick’s Day Dutch Oven Workshop
St. Patrick’s Day Dutch Oven Workshop March 17, 2018 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration Fee: $25 per person Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a Dutch…
Bobbie Jean Memorial Library News
The Bobbie Jean Memorial library in Imboden will be closed Monday, February 19th for President’s Day. Movie night will be Thursday, February 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will…
Sloan-Hendrix School releases statement concerning threats
Sloan-Hendrix Superintendent Clifford Rorex released the following message today concerning threats from two students while they were on Sloan-Hendrix campus. February 16, 2018 This week two students made comments about…
Head on Accident Near Portia Closes Hwy. 63
At 6:20 am Lawrence County dispatch received a 911 call reporting a head on accident just north of Portia. Early reports stated as many as 3 vehicles were involved in…
Man Charged with Murder In Death of Roommate
Henry Boyce, Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney, announced Gary Lee Fears, 57, of Walnut Ridge was charged today with Murder in the First Degree, a Class Y Felony, punishable by…
Upcoming Events at Davidsonville
Nature Crafts and Creations February 24th from 9:00am-Noon Bored on a cold winter’s day? Join park staff at Davidsonville and get creative with the art supplies that nature provides. Bring…
High Speed Pursuit Through Three Counties Ends in Strawberry
At 1:56 pm Lawrence County dispatch put deputies and medical units on standby as a pursuit from Jackson and Independence counties entered Lawrence County. Â Lawrence County deputies , Arkansas State…
Citizen’s Arrest: Donate to local charities and lock up a public figure from Lawrence County.
Citizen’s Arrest! Donate to local charities and lock up a public figure from Lawrence County in the new Lawrence County Jail for a night. Donation boxes are set up in…
Williams Hosts High School Art Exhibit
Williams Baptist College will host its first annual high school art exhibit from Feb. 12 – Feb. 21. The opening night reception is set for Monday, Feb. 12, at…
Morris/Swift Family Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Morris/Swift families will be held February 24th, 5:00 pm at the Sloan-Hendrix old gym. Austin Morris, a graduate of Sloan-Hendrix has been hospitalized since December and…
Black Rock Fire Department Annual Soup and Chili Supper
The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual soup and chili supper on Saturday February 24, 2018. Serving time will be from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Black Rock…
Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing Rain Expected Across Northeast Arkansas
Trucks out pre-salting roads in anticipation of the predicted ice that may hit Lawrence County this afternoon were spotted this morning.  Sloan-Hendrix School has cancelled tutoring for today. Hillcrest School•…
“Boys Next Door†Opens Feb. 24 at Downtown Playhouse
Perennially popular drama “The Boys Next Door†will be staged at the Downtown Playhouse in Pocahontas starting February 24th. The production runs through March 25. The play is set…