Powhatan Suspension Bridge
The Powhatan Suspension Bridge was a toll bridge on the banks of the Black River that serviced pedestrians and vehicle traffic In Lawrence County from 1926 to 1951. Powhatan became…
Attn: Hunters, Cabins Available In The Powhatan Area
Attn: Hunters, Cabins Available In The Powhatan Area Cabins available for rent in the Powhatan area. Cabins are $125 per night, minimum stay 2 nights. For more information call: 870-809-1302…
Kayak Tours at Lake Charles State Park
POWHATAN – Lake Charles State Park will host guided kayak tours on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the park, 3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan. The tour…
Where is the justice for Chris Robinson?
On June 29th, 2019 a Lawrence County family’s life was forever changed when they received the news that their son, Chris Robinson was fatally shot and killed at a residence…
One Vehicle Roll Over Reported Near Powhatan On Friday
At 4:50 p the Lawrence County Dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle accident on Hwy 25 near Powhatan. Black Rock Volunteer Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriff’s…
Powhatan Historic Parks Hosts “Holiday Open Houseâ€
Powhatan Historic Parks Hosts “Holiday Open House†Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Free admission The staff of Powhatan Historic State Park invite the public to come see…
Powhatan Historic State Park Plans Spring Break ActivitiesÂ
Anyone with school-age kids already knows that Arkansas’s Spring Break is here, March 23-27.Arkansas State Parks are open for business and ready for guests who want safe, outdoor, family-friendly places…
Erasing Boundries: Lawrence County at 200
Erasing Boundaries: Lawrence County at 200 The Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives (NEARA) and the Arkansas History Commission will be hosting a symposium on Thursday, January 15th from 10 a.m. until…
Fall Canning Workshop
Fall Canning Workshop November 1 9 am – 3 pm Registration Fee: $15 Putting up fruits and vegetables in your home is as easy as pie. If you would like…
Grave Matters: Cemetery and Monument Care
Grave Matters: Cemetery and Monument Care May 17 9 am – 12 pm Free to the public Have you ever wondered how to properly care for a loved one’s cemetery…
Power Outage Scheduled for Powhatan Entergy Customers
Entergy is notifying  customers in the Powhatan area that they will lose power on Tuesday morning, June 25th, 2013. According to Entergy the power will be shut off due to work…
Spring Events in Arkansas
Ozark Folk Center State Park opens for the season on Tuesday, April 3 in Mountain View. Starting this year the park’s Craft Village will be open from 10 a.m. to…
Dutch Oven Workshop at Powhatan
Comfort Foods Dutch Oven Workshop Registration Fee: $35/person Saturday April 7, 2012 9:00am – 1:00pm Who knew that meatloaf and macaroni and cheese were cooked 200 years ago? In…
Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives Open House
Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives, a branch of the Arkansas History Commission, will celebrate it’s first annivaersary with an open house on March 3, 2012 from 10:00am-3:00pm. NEARA is located at…
Historic Games Day and more….
Historic Games Day Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:00am – 2:00pm Free Admission to Games  When was the last time you played croquet, jumped a potato sack race, or played…
Bad Driving Leads To Arrest Of A Powhatan Man With Components Of Meth In Vehicle
On June 08, 2011 the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Dept. arrested Ronnie Lee Moore Jr. (08/26/76) of Powhatan for possession of pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture meth and illegal sales of…