Lawrence County

Paint the Town Blue Planned for WBC Homecoming

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Williams Baptist College will celebrate its 75th Anniversary Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 5, and the community is planning a Paint the Town Blue day in honor of the occasion.  The City of Walnut Ridge and Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce are teaming up on the effort, [read more…]

Craighead County

"John Wayne" arrested with crack

JONESBORO, Ark. – A man who shares a name with “The Duke” was arrested for a habit you would be unlikely to find his famous counterpart partaking in. John Wayne Barber, 47, of Jonesboro, found himself on the wrong side of the law Friday during a spot check on him, [read more…]

Lawrence County

Governor to Speak at LawCo Chamber Banquet

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Gov. Asa Hutchinson will headline the annual Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce banquet Thursday, Nov 10.  The luncheon banquet is set for noon at The Studio in downtown Walnut Ridge. “We are honored and very excited to have Gov. Hutchinson at this year’s banquet.  The Lawrence County [read more…]

Craighead County

First week early voting from across NEA

JONESBORO, Ark. – Communities have seen mild increases in early voting numbers, although Craighead County seems to be seeing an unusually large turnout. Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday said the turnout for the first week was larger than that of any election he has seen in the past. Holliday said 15.78 [read more…]