Lawrence County
Beatles at the Ridge Festival is Saturday
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Downtown Walnut Ridge will be rocking again this Saturday, Sept. 19, with the annual Beatles at the Ridge music festival. The…
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Teen Killed in Walnut Ridge Crash
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A 18-year-old Walnut Ridge man was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday night. Landon Ellis, 18,…
Lawrence County
First National Bank of Commerce Presents Gift to WBU
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – First National Bank of Commerce has presented a gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Kim Long, Vice…
Lawrence County
Jury Convicts Walnut Ridge Man of Multiple Charges in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
Co-Defendant Pleaded Guilty and is Awaiting Sentencing. JONESBORO—A federal jury has convicted Bobby Scott Glenn of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute…
Lawrence County
Walnut Ridge Lands One of Only Four FAA Aviation Testing Sites in Arkansas
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Pilot’s Ally has become one of only four FAA-authorized Airframe and Powerplant Oral and Practical testing locations in Arkansas, expanding access to FAA…
Lawrence County
Lawrence Healthcare Looks to Anthony Knighton to Lead Healthcare Services in Walnut Ridge
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (June 24, 2026) – Lawrence Healthcare announced its selection of Anthony Knighton to serve as the system’s new president following a comprehensive…
Lawrence County
Lake Charles State Park Superintendent Appointed to Chamber Board
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Lake Charles State Park Superintendent Kendra Harris to its Board of Directors. Harris…
Lawrence County
Jenni and Andrews Presented WBU Founders Awards
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University has presented its 2026 Founders Awards to graduating seniors Treasure Jenni and Mason Andrews. The two were honored…
Lawrence County
Williams Announces 2026 Graduates
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Williams Baptist University awarded degrees to 111 graduates during its 2026 commencement exercises. That total included 12 master’s degrees, 95 bachelor’s…
Lawrence County
VIDEO: Trooper Chases Vehicle in Lawrence County Before Crash, Foot Chase
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. — Police video released last month shows an April 18 pursuit in Lawrence County that began with an attempted traffic stop on…
