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Lawrence County

WBC Board Freezes Tuition, Approves New Band Program

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark – Students at Williams Baptist College can count on tuition staying the same next year, following action by the WBC Board of Trustees on Friday, Sept 15.  The board also approved the launch of a new band program that will begin next year.

The Williams board, meeting in regular session, voted to freeze tuition for the 2018-19 school year.  It will be the third year in a row for WBC to keep tuition at its current level. Continue reading “WBC Board Freezes Tuition, Approves New Band Program” →

Craighead County, Lawrence County

A-State Signs Leases For Disaster Preparedness Training Sites

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University signed long-term lease agreements today with the cities of Imboden and Walnut Ridge for land that will be used to build facilities for disaster preparedness training. Continue reading “A-State Signs Leases For Disaster Preparedness Training Sites” →

Lawrence County

Beatles at the Ridge ’17

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – With the spirit of The Fab Four in full effect, the 2017 Beatles at the Ridge kicked off Friday, September 15, 2017.

The event has grown to be far more than a local occurrence, with out-of-town visitors coming from all corners of the US and all around the globe. Entertainment will continue Saturday – the primary day for the festival. Continue reading “Beatles at the Ridge ’17” →