Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Cloth face coverings should— fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face be secured with ties or ear loops include multiple…
Outbreak of COVID-19 at a Lawrence County Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
22 residents housed in the building of a nursing facility in Walnut Ridge are positive for COVID-19. One person was sent to a hospital and one person has passed away.…
BRTC Announces Graduation Plans
POCAHONTAS, AR Apr. 15 — Based upon student feedback, BRTC will be postponing Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies until August. The actual ceremony date will be announced at a later time. Students scheduled to…
R. L. Haynes Obituary
May 15, 1944 – April 13, 2020 R.L. Haynes, 75, of Black Rock passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge. He was born on…
Memorial Service to be held at a later date for former Sloan-Hendrix Alumna Deanna Sue Mullen Smith
Deanna Sue Mullen Smith was born on October 27, 1948 in Batesville Arkansas. She lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on April 9, 2020 while living at Avenir Memory Care in…
30 COVID-19 Related Deaths in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith delivered an update about COVID-19 from the Capitol today. The positive cases in Arkansas jumped up 130 from yesterday. Jackson…
Soon Relief Payments From IRS Can Be Tracked Online
According to information released by the Internal Revenue Service by April 17th you will be able to track your stimulus payment online. This applies to both electronic payments and paper…
Mask Distribution Underway In Imboden
We just spoke with Imboden Public Works Director Nick Bagwell and maskS are currently being delivered to residents in Imboden. Nick told us they are hanging the masks on residents…
Lawrence County to distribute masks for citizens
Attention Lawrence County Citizens: The County Judge along with all of the Mayors of the county decided for the protection and welfare of the citizens, it was in the best…
Arkansas Nurse Travels to New Jersey to Help Fight COVID-19
One Northeast Arkansas nurse is experiencing first hand the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic. Deanna Hogard is a nurse at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, who made the decision…
Easter Traditions
Easter in the United States is celebrated in many ways by many different religions. Usually it is celebrated with traditional church services and family gatherings. That will certainly look different…
Arrest made involving sexual indecency with a child
Jonesboro Police have interviewed and arrested 54 year old, Jim Bolick after allegations by a female juvenile involving sexual indecency. according to police reports two incidents are being investigated, one…
Former Walnut Ridge Resident Charged with Murder in Randolph County
Kelly Glenn Dawson of Maynard (formerly of Walnut Ridge) is charged with murder in connection with the February 4th death of Jonesboro resident, Brandon Scott Will. Will was found by…
Danny Dean Mitchell
Danny Dean Mitchell, 66, of Water Valley passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. Danny was born December 7, 1953 in Water Valley to the late Christopher Colombus…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to learn about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it. Communities around the nation come together…
ASU Student Shot on Campus
In the early morning hours an Arkansas State University student was shot in the parking lot of Red Wolf Den apartments. A statement was sent out by the Chancellor this…