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Mercado had been previously arrested for battery – by WRPD
He also quit three jobs as a police officer within a span of about eight months – all three his only jobs in law enforcement to date, records show. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Lawrence County
Boyce supports charges against railroad worker
Statement fails to support/mention the “obstruction of justice” charge his deputy prosecutor pursued – which was the entire alleged reason for the arrest. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge mayor issues statement on railroad worker case
The disturbing video showing a former Walnut Ridge officer roughing up a railroad worker from 2016 which just surfaced this week has elicited comment from the chief executive of the city. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Historical chapel at Williams to be named for Startup
The Startup Chapel will be officially dedicated at WBU in coming months. [read more…]
Izard County
Two unrelated cases of crimes against children result in two arrests: AG
Two men were arrested last week for crimes involving children, the attorney general’s office said. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Worker claims he was ‘railroaded’ by Walnut Ridge police
Man was then cited by police after trying to file complaint, he says. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Three new academic programs coming to Williams
Williams will offer its second master’s degree, the Master of Science in Education (MSE), and it will add bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and marketing. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Williams to Stage “Silent Sky” April 5-6
Director Melinda Williams chose this play because she said she “enjoys doing shows based on real people and their lives, which allows for educating the theatre artists and the audience.” [read more…]
Lawrence County
Rex Nelson Lecture is Tonight at Williams
The lecture was originally postponed due to wintry weather around the state in February. [read more…]
Lawrence County
Parachute Inn in Walnut Ridge closing
The restaurant, dating back to World War 2, started as a little café, said current owner Doris Gusten-Evans. [read more…]
