The Black Rock “Pearl Rush†of 1897
In earlier days, the Black River  had a large population of river mussels. In 1897, Dr. J. H. Myers found a large ball pearl two miles north of Black Rock, Arkansas…
One Vehicle Accident On Hwy 63 Between Imboden And Ravenden On Wednesday
At 4:30 pm, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle accident at 4699 Hwy 63. The called advised one occupant in the…
Two Black Rock Residents Killed In A One Vehicle Accident On Saturday On Hwy 67
The Arkansas State Police was notified of an accident on Hwy 67, 1 mile south of Swifton at 12:20 pm on Saturday. According to the Arkansas State Police, a 2007…
Impaired Driver Flees On Foot After A Near Head-On Collision With A Black Rock Officer
At 6:45 pm on Friday evening a Black Rock Officer on patrol reported almost being hit by a driver in a 1994 Honda Accord that crossed the centerline…
Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department Responds To A Two Vehicle Accident On Mother’s Day
 At 1:50 pm on Sunday, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a two vehicle accident on Hwy 63 just north of the 3-way. Dispatchers sent the…
Black Rock Man Charged After Admitting To Kicking In Church Door By Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office
On March 13, 2012 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Lester (01/15/92) of Black Rock for commercial burglary, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. The arrest stemmed from a…
Late Night Fire In Black Rock Possibly Caused By Unattended Brush Fire
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 575 Lawrence 210 in Black Rock. Lawrence County Deputies quickly…
Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department Chili Supper
The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Chili Supper on February 25th at the Black Rock School Cafeteria. Cost of the meal is just a donation.…
100 Year + Old Home In Black Rock Is Lost To A Fire On Sunday
The Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department responded around 11:30 am. on Sunday to a structure fire on Hwy. 63 just north of Black Rock. Fire Chief Pat Roby stated the…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Takes Part In Area Christmas Parades
Sheriff Jody Dotson of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies, Reserve Deputies and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol all have the Christmas spirit! Members have taken part in…
Students At Black Rock High School Get A Visit From Sheriff Jody Dotson
Students from Black Rock High School received a visit from Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson today. The topic of discussion was “Texting and Drivingâ€. Sheriff Dotson showed a power point…
Plans In Place To Build New Hwy 63 Bridge At Black Rock
AHTD has announced that the aging Black River Bridge in Black Rock will be replaced, construction is slated to begin in 2013 to replace the current bridge which was built…
Sheriff Dotson Announces The Arrest Of A Black Rock Man Stealing Fuel From A Farmer
 On October 12, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeremy Webb (08/12/77) of Black Rock for theft of property. The arrest came after a farmer from the Black…
One Seriously Injured After Apparent Explosion And Fire At Lynn Home
 The Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 report of a structure fire a residence located at 153 Lawrence County Road 2645 at 9:13 am. Lawrence County Dispatch paged both…
Black Rock Woman Arrested By The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office On Forgery
  On September 27, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alisha Webb (08/24/89) of Black Rock for two (2) counts of forgery. The arrest came after a Black Rock area…
Black Rock Man Charged With Beating A Woman With A Wrench
 On September 22, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested Trevor Williams (11/02/89) of Black Rock for domestic battery in the 1st degree, endangering the welfare of a minor and…