WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University is one step closer to a major campus upgrade thanks to a $150,000 gift from food service provider Fresh Ideas. The check was presented Tuesday, Jan. 13, and will support construction of the planned J.E. & L.E. Mabee Wellness Center at Williams Baptist [read more…]
HOXIE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Hoxie The First Stand Museum, will host a ribbon-cutting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, marking the official grand opening of the museum and the opening of the Ethel Tompkins Exhibit Hall. The event [read more…]
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University has recognized several employees who have reached milestones of service at the university. Service pins were presented during WBU’s Employee Service Award Banquet on Dec. 11. Pins for 15 years of service were presented to John Mayberry and James Parsons. Mayberry is head [read more…]
RAVENDEN, Ark. — A pursuit that began in Lawrence County on Nov. 15 ended with a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI), a rollover crash and the discovery of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine, according to law enforcement reports. The incident began when Ravenden Police Chief John Keding attempted to stop [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University welcomed several new members at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9. The board also granted tenure to a WBU English professor and voted to develop a cooperative agreement with a neighboring college. It was the first meeting [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Wings of Honor Museum will host its annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance on Saturday, December 6, at 11:00 a.m. The museum is located at 70 Beacon Road at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. Everyone is invited to recall and learn more about that pivotal event in America’s history. [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A professional wide receiver in the Canadian Football League and former Oregon Ducks standout has been identified as the driver in a high-speed pursuit on Nov. 17, a detail not previously connected to the incident when it was first reported. Dillon Mitchell, 28, of Memphis, faces felony [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Acclaimed pianist Dr. Mary Chung will be in concert at Williams Baptist University on Monday, Nov. 17. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. in WBU’s Manley Chapel. After she began playing piano in South Korea, Dr. Chung went on to study and graduate from the [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will be getting into the holiday spirit on Saturday, Nov. 15, when the group presents “A Christmas Prologue.” The concert, featuring a full choir and orchestra, will be held in Williams Baptist University’s Manley Chapel starting at 7:00 p.m. “A Christmas Prologue” [read more…]
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…]
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