Craighead County

Annual Honors Recital Showcases Top Music Students

JONESBORO – The Department of Music at Arkansas State University will present its annual Honors Recital during Convocation of Scholars on Monday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall. This event will highlight presentations of instrumentalists, pianists, vocalists and composers at A-State.  In addition, the recital is [read more…]

Izard County

Izard County sheriff passes away from cancer

MELBOURNE, Ark. – A local law enforcer has passed away, NEA Report has learned. Izard County Sheriff Tate Lawrence died Friday, the department informed the public. Lawrence had been battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, Sherry – two children and several grandchildren.

Lawrence County

Senator Boozman to Speak at WBC Commencement

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Commencement exercises at Williams Baptist College are set for Saturday, May 13th.  U.S. Senator John Boozman will be the speaker for the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. in WBC’s Southerland-Mabee Center. Boozman is Arkansas’s senior U.S. Senator and the dean of the state’s Congressional delegation.  [read more…]