Parole Absconder Arrested After Traffic Stop
Christopher Myatt of Walnut Ridge was arrested after a traffic stop on Lawrence 269 on Thursday morning. Lawrence County Deputies conducted the stop and found Myatt to be a parole…
One Person Arrested, One Person Sent To Hospital After Incident In Walnut Ridge
On Sunday, Walnut Ridge Police were requested to respond to reports of a person being struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of NW 3rd in Walnut Ridge. Walnut…
Three Deceased In Saturday Night Accident Near Walnut Ridge
The Arkansas State Police is reporting three people were killed in a head on accident on Hwy 67 outside Walnut Ridge on Saturday night. The accident occurred at 7:15 pm…
Main Street Church Of Christ In Walnut Ridge To Hold Fall Festival
Main Street Church Of Christ In Walnut Ridge To Hold Fall Festival The Main Street Church Of Christ will hold it’s Fall Festival on Saturday October 29th from 6-8pm. Located…
Unique WWII B-24 Scheduled for 80th WRAAF Anniversary Celebration
The Wings of Honor Museum and Walnut Ridge Regional Airport will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the beginning of training at the WWII Army Air Forces Basic Flying School at Walnut Ridge…
Pedestrian Reportedly Struck At Accident Scene Outside Walnut Ridge On Sunday
Shortly before 9 pm on Sunday the Walnut Ridge Fire Department along with Medic One Ambulance we’re dispatched to a two vehicle accident involving a semi truck on Hwy 63…
Storywalk Project Completed In Walnut Ridge’s Stewart Park
The Lawrence County Library in Walnut Ridge has announced the completion of the Storywalk Project. From the Lawrence County Library:“What a hot day to finish, but the Storywalk Project at…
Free Gravestone Conservation Workshop
Experienced gravestone conservator Jonathan Appell will be leading a free gravestone conservation workshop at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Walnut Ridge on Tuesday, May 31, from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants…
Walnut Ridge Man Arrested By Trumann Police After Fleeing
Carson Gates of Walnut Ridge was arrested on Tuesday after fleeing from a traffic stop initiated by PFC David Davison. Gates was found, arrested, and charged with Fleeing, Simultaneous Possession…
Widespread Damage Reported In Lawrence County
Numerous reports of damage from reported tornadoes that crossed Lawrence County. Early reports from Sharp County authorities stated a tornado was spotted near Fire Tower Road outside of Ash Flat.…
City of Walnut Ridge & Walnut Ridge Airport Surplus Auction
City of Walnut Ridge & Walnut Ridge Airport Surplus Auction Saturday February 12th 10:00am sharp Walnut Ridge Airport 11 Skywatch Walnut Ridge Vehicles, Equipment Miscellaneous and more!! This will be…
Walnut Ridge Shooting Suspect Identified
A Walnut Ridge man identified as George Christian Sackmaster has been charged with aggravated assault after he shot another man. The incident occurred on Friday, Nov. 12th in the 800-block…
Police Investigating After A Man Was Shot In Walnut Ridge During Altercation
Walnut Ridge Police were dispatched to an altercation at 3:40pm on Friday in the 800 Block of SW 3rd Street in Walnut Ridge. As officers arrived on scene they discovered…
Law Enforcement And Fire Departments Have A Busy Night As Storms Pass Through
Lawrence County received significant damage as a strong storm system moved through in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Shortly before 2 AM the Lawrence County Dispatch began receiving dozens…
Leaving the Scene of an Accident Leads to Numerous Charges for Walnut Ridge Couple
A two vehicle accident at 1:15 pm on Monday left investigators searching for a suspect in a damaged vehicle that left the scene. There were no injuries in the accident,…
Walnut Ridge Touts New Rankings on Affordability, Safety
The City of Walnut Ridge is touting two new rankings that show it to be the most affordable and one of the safest places to live in Arkansas. The 2020…