FORMER JAIL NURSE ARRESTED ON SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES
A former nurse at the Baxter County Detention Center, 39 year old SAMUEL J. SPARKS of Mountain Home, has been arrested on felony sexual assault charges involving female inmates at…
2nd Annual Friends Of The Park To Host Trunk Or Treat
The Friends Of The Park will be hosting a Trunk Or Treat on Halloween night at the Portia City Park. The event will be from 5:30-7:30pm Music and lights will…
BRTC OFFERS DUCK CALLING CLASS WITH 9-TIME DUCK CALLING WORLD CHAMPION
Kent Cullum, 61, of Monette went duck hunting for the first time on the St. Francis River with his father when he was six or seven-years-old. The lasting memory set…
This is a unique opportunity Arkansas FFA Foundation is providing! Check it out!
A group of Ag teachers attended professional development this summer and experienced a start-to-finish trailer fabricating workshop. Now, they have complete confidence to replicate this project with the students in…
Powhatan Man Charged With Rape
Authorities say James Edward Mansfield age 31 of Powhatan was arrested by Jonesboro Police and charged with Felony Rape. The arrest follows an investigation into a minor who showed up…
Walnut Ridge Man And Corning Man Arrested After Traffic Stop
On September 16,2023 at approximately 11:10 pm a Clay County deputy made a traffic stop on a pickup truck pulling a trailer with no lights or license plates on the…
Former Imboden Resident Sentenced To 60 Years On Child Pornography Charges
Authorities report Larry Davis “Dave” McLeod, age 58 of Little Rock who was arrested with 30 pieces of child pornography was sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department Of…
Brucellosis Vaccinations To Be Held October 11th
The Lawrence County Fall Brucellosis Vaccinations have been set for Wednesday October 11th 2023. These vaccinations are for heifers between the ages of 4-12 months. This service is provided free…
Jonesboro Police Announce Arrest Of Man On Child Pornography Charges
On September 8th, The JPD Internet Crimes Against Children Division was sent a Cybertip from the ASP ICAC. The person who made the report advised they had met Cortez Borders…
Obituary: Larry Burrow
Larry Burrow, 81, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home in Black Rock. Larry was born in Colon, Panama to Earl and Imojean Burrow, March 28, 1942. Larry…
Lawrence County Cooperative School is now Hiring!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? If you want to find purpose through service to others, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking…
BRTC B.A.T. PROGRAM COORDINATOR ASHLEY BOLES SPEAKS AT LAWRENCE COUNTY ROTARY
Black River Technical College (BRTC) B.A.T. Program Coordinator Ashley Boles recently spoke to Lawrence County Rotary Club about the BRTC Law Enforcement Training Academy and how the Blood Alcohol Testing…
ASP Reports Two Killed In North Arkansas Crash
Arkansas State Police is reporting that two women died Monday when a truck crashed into their van on a foggy highway. Arkansas State Police fatal crash report stated the crash…
Investigation Opened After Hoxie Mayor Attempts To Run Over Journalist
Hoxie Mayor Dennis Coggins is accused of trying to run over an independent journalist with his pickup truck on September 8th. The journalist identified as Lucas Peppers was at the…
Wings Of Honor Museum To Host Guest Speaker September 25th
Join us for a day filled with history, camaraderie, and gratitude at the Wings of Honor Museum in Walnut Ridge on September 25th! Date: September 25thTime: 9am-8pm Event Schedule (subject…
Black Rock To Host Go-Kart Shootout
The Bobby Humes Memorial Speedway will host a two day Go-Kart Shootout November 3rd and 4th during this year’s 2023 Foothill’s Celebration Adult and kids classes each day, grandstand admission…