WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Williams Baptist University Theatre program opens its 2025-26 season in November with the comedic mystery, Moriarty. The production will be staged Thursday through Saturday, November 6-8, in WBU’s Startup Chapel. The play is written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Melinda Williams, assistant professor of [read more…]
With the pending disruption to SNAP and WIC benefits, we wanted to remind readers that there are options in the area for those who need help meeting nutritional needs. Find yours here if we’ve not yet posted it. Information courtesy the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Missing something? Email us at news@neareport.com Pantries [read more…]
IMBODEN, Ark. — Three people were arrested after authorities found guns and drugs at a house in Imboden, according to a probable cause affidavit heard Friday in district court. According to the affidavit by the Third Judicial District Drug Task Force, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, a probation and parole [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR (October 15, 2025) — Ramsons Construction, through its Ramsons Arts Partnership, is helping make dreams come true for a group of Williams Baptist University (WBU) students headed to the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This January, students from WBU will travel to Park City, Utah, to participate in the [read more…]
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. — A convicted child rapist received a 35-year prison sentence this week in Lawrence County after a negotiated plea. Brandon Allen Leonard, 39, entered a negotiated guilty plea on Sept. 30 to one count of rape of a victim under 14, two counts of engaging a child [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University elected new officers for the upcoming year at its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 23. Trustees also welcomed news of an increase in freshman enrollment for the fall semester. John Hill of Jonesboro will serve as the [read more…]
BLACK ROCK, Ark. — The gates open this weekend at Jackson Farm for the 2025 Fall Festival season. Located between the historic Lawrence County towns of Black Rock and Smithville, this year’s festival features more than 45 family attractions and events. “We’re the perfect destination for everyone,” said owner Bill [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.— Downtown Walnut Ridge will spring to life on Saturday, Sept. 20, for the annual Beatles at the Ridge music festival. Thousands of visitors are expected for the event, which features a day full of live music, vendors, food, a car show, an expanded section of children’s attractions [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Terrence Ward’s “interim” tag didn’t last long at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. Ward, who was named the LawCo Chamber’s interim leader last month, was unanimously approved by the board of directors August 13 to become the permanent Executive Director. “In the short time he’s [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A Williams Baptist University alumna with more than two decades of experience on the school’s faculty has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs. Williams has announced that Dr. Ruth Provost was recently appointed VPAA and Academic Dean, effective immediately. Provost is a 1998 graduate of [read more…]
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