Lawrence County
WBU Administrators Assume New Roles
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Several administrators at Williams Baptist University have taken on new roles and new responsibilities with the start of the 2026-27 school…
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Pocahontas Man Killed, Ash Flat Woman Injured in Lawrence County Crash
RURAL LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. — A 20-year-old Pocahontas man was killed and an Ash Flat woman was injured Monday morning in a head-on collision on…
Lawrence County
Teen Killed in Walnut Ridge Crash
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A 18-year-old Walnut Ridge man was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday night. Landon Ellis, 18,…
Lawrence County
ASP Investigating Death of Salem Man Found Near Hoxie Church
HOXIE, Ark. — Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of a Salem man whose body was found Tuesday afternoon near a Hoxie church. The…
Lawrence County
First National Bank of Commerce Presents Gift to WBU
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – First National Bank of Commerce has presented a gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Kim Long, Vice…
Lawrence County
Jury Convicts Walnut Ridge Man of Multiple Charges in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Co-Defendant Pleaded Guilty and is Awaiting Sentencing. JONESBORO—A federal jury has convicted Bobby Scott Glenn of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute…
Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge Lands One of Only Four FAA Aviation Testing Sites in Arkansas
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Pilot’s Ally has become one of only four FAA-authorized Airframe and Powerplant Oral and Practical testing locations in Arkansas, expanding access to FAA…
Lawrence County
Lawrence Healthcare Looks to Anthony Knighton to Lead Healthcare Services in Walnut Ridge
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (June 24, 2026) – Lawrence Healthcare announced its selection of Anthony Knighton to serve as the system’s new president following a comprehensive…
Lawrence County
Groundbreaking Ceremony for The CALL in Lawrence & Randolph Counties
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. to celebrate…
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Lake Charles State Park Superintendent Appointed to Chamber Board
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Lake Charles State Park Superintendent Kendra Harris to its Board of Directors. Harris…
