Small town news commentary from Imboden, Arkansas
With the new school year drawing closer, Williams Baptist University is working to connect its students with local businesses. WBU is giving businesses in the community two opportunities, First Fair…
Imboden Water Department has changed internet and phone providers. The new number is 870-869-8171Hours of operation are 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday. Closed on state holidays.In the event of an emergency…
Allison Family Announces Closure Of Polar Freeze In Walnut Ridge….. A message from the Allison Family: It is with mixed emotions that we, the Allison Family, have made the decision…
Residents of Imboden had a visitor passing through neighborhoods on Thursday evening. Several residents in the Dickson Subdivision area of Imboden saw a young bear travel through several yards in…
The 129th Old Soldier’s Reunion presented by Mammoth Spring VFW Post 7831 will be held at Mammoth Spring State Park, July 25th through July 29th. The event includes carnival rides,…
The Imboden Area Charter School, one of the state’s oldest open-enrollment charter schools, is planning to relocate to Black Rock. The state’s Charter Authorizing Panel on Tuesday approved the IACS…
From the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office:SCAM ALERT We have received a report today that someone is placing telephone calls to area citizens claiming to be a specific deputy, by name,…
Troy Campbell, 86 of Ravenden, died July 18, 2023, in the St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born January 27, 1937, in Rosie AR; he was a farmer and enjoyed…
The Arkansas State Police reports that on Wednesday 61-year-old Michael Alvey of Yellville was killed and 52-year-old Shawn Johnson of Yellville was injured when Johnson crossed the centerline and hit…
Powhatan Historic State Park, 4414 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, will host summer workshops on sewing and quilting in August. Each workshop has a registration fee and reservations are required. On Saturday,…
After months of intense and thorough investigation of a four-year-old case, an arrest has been made stemming from a 2019 home explosion that took the life of Michael Blake Campbell.…
Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Developing Plots Beneficial To Hay Production Today we got to harvest two forage plots that we had in the county. The first plot is looking to…
Students at Williams Baptist University will soon have direct access to health services from Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The university and the hospital, both located in Walnut Ridge, have signed an…
Black Rock Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Monday afternoon. At 4:44pm the Lawrence County Dispatch Center was notified after a man entered the Dollar…
Friday evening, July 14th, Baxter County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jamie Binnion escaped potential serious injury when the Sheriff’s Office truck he was driving was hit by a large falling tree.…
Ronnie Staggs, 66 of Pineville, was arrested on July 11th for felony probation violations and felon in possession of a firearm. Jessica Qualls, 34 of Horseshoe Bend, was arrested on…