Lawrence County Contested Races
Unofficial ResultsJustice of the Peace, District 2 = Donald Richey (D) 252 votes Frank Brewer (R) 430 votes Justice of the Peace, District 9 = Alex Latham (I) 298 votesTroy…
Attempt to Decrease Library Millage Fails
The vote to decrease the millage for the Lawrence County Library failed tonight as the final votes came in at 3732 Against, 1858 For. (Unofficial) Lawrence County Library milage will…
BRTC Announces Bella Spinks of Jonesboro has been awarded the Florence Nightingale Scholarship
. Spinks is a 2021 graduate of Westside High School. She is the daughter of Joey and Jenny Spinks. She is seeking a degree in nursing. The Nightingale Scholarship is…
BRTC Announces Haylee Parrish of Rector has received the Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation Member Scholarship.
BRTC Announces Haylee Parrish of Rector has received the Clay County Electric Cooperative Corporation Member Scholarship. Parish is a 2024 graduate of Rector High School. She is seeking a degree…
Man Arrested After High Speed Chase On Sunday
Independence County Deputies arrested a Cave City man on Sunday after he led them in a high-speed chase causing the suspects vehicle to go airborne. On Sunday, Nov. 3, officers…
Obituary: Mary Kathleen McKinzie
Mary Kathleen McKinzie, 67 of Imboden, passed away October 31, 2024, at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.She was born July 4, 1957, in Kansas City, MO to the…
ASP Arrest Greene County Deputy On Felony Theft Charged
The Arkansas State Police have arrested Greene County Deputy Sheriff on felony theft. According to a press release, on Monday, Nov. 4th agents from Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division…
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Releases Weekly Arrest Report
According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (10/28/2024-11/4/2024). Ashley Abbott, 32, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Hold for Other County/State. Justin…
American Red Cross To Hold Blood Drive
The American Red Cross in conjunction with the Walnut Ridge High School will hold a “Blood Drive” at the Sharum Gymnasium located at 508 East Free Street in Walnut Ridge.…
Breaking News: Three People Found Deceased In Pocahontas
Pocahontas Police announced that three people were found dead in a home in Pocahontas on Monday. A press release from the Pocahontas Police Department stated they’ve requested assistance from Arkansas…
Obituary: James William (Jim) Green
James William (Jim) Green, 84, of Hoxie, died Nov. 2 in Jonesboro. Born to Herbert and Julia Mae (Hughes) Green on Oct. 29, 1940, in Hoxie, he was a lifelong…
IZARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCARCERATION REPORT
According to Sheriff Charley Melton, the following individuals were incarcerated last week. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Stephen McCarroll, 43 of Mountain View, was arrested…
Rector Man Killed In Jonesboro Accident On Sunday
Arkansas State Police report a Rector man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Jonesboro. The Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash report said the crash happened…
Vote Against To Keep Our Library
On the November ballot is a measure to reduce the milage rate for our libraries here in Lawrence County. If passed this would not only remove many current services the…
BRTC Announces Rebecca Teel of Pocahontas has been awarded the Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship.
Teel is a 2003 graduate. She has two children, Jaci and Trey. Teel is seeking a degree in nursing. The Sylvia Cagle Single Parent Scholarship is provided by Darrell Cagle…
Teen Injured After Being Struck By Drunk Driver On Halloween
A Lawrence County teenager was injured after the vehicle she was in was struck by a drunk driver while “trick or treating” in Corning. The accident occurred on Halloween night…