HOXIE, Ark. — It took two officers, a taser, and a civilian bystander to take a man into custody after a high-speed chase earlier this week in Hoxie. Around 9:00 a.m. on July 20, Patrolman Richy Thatcher was parked at the old gas station at the corner of SW Texas [read more…]
HOXIE, Ark. — The Hoxie Police and Fire Departments are teaming up to hold a community food drive from July 28 to Aug. 11, aiming to help restock the shelves of a local food bank facing growing demand. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at [read more…]
POCAHONTAS, Ark. — Third Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Devon Holder has formally announced his campaign for re-election, highlighting accomplishments in violent crime prosecutions, drug enforcement, and backlog reduction during his first term in office. Holder, who took office on Jan. 1, 2023, said his campaign slogan this cycle is “Safer [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Williams Works program at Williams Baptist University has received a financial boost from First National Bank of Commerce. Amy Fitzgerald, CFO at First National, presented a $7,500 check to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman. “We cannot thank First National Bank of Commerce enough for their [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has a whole new look. The chamber has rebranded itself and unveiled a new logo, which Interim Chamber Coordinator Terrence Ward said indicates a fresh approach for the chamber in general. “This rebrand is more than a new logo, it’s [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A new scholarship at Williams Baptist University will benefit students in the field of agriculture business. The Turner Family Scholarship has been established in memory of the late Sue Turner of Lepanto, and it will be awarded yearly to a student majoring in agribusiness at Williams. [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — When it comes to community involvement in Lawrence County, Terrence Ward can’t seem to get enough. He is board president for the Wings of Honor Museum, and he serves on the board of the Hoxie: The First Stand Museum. He emcees the annual Beatles at the [read more…]
JONESBORO – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in July for small businesses to learn about funding, growing, and marketing their businesses. ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University is launching a new scholarship, thanks to the generosity of a Hot Springs Village couple. The $10,000 gift from Richard and Deborah Gillespie will fund the Gillespie Success Scholarship. “WBU has an incredible vision and track record of equipping students,” Richard Gillespie said. [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The date is set and the performers are scheduled for the annual Beatles at the Ridge music festival in downtown Walnut Ridge this fall. Festival organizers are encouraging fans to mark Saturday, Sept. 20, on their calendars for the event. The award-winning festival is free to [read more…]
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