WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — A 19-year-old Walnut Ridge man was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday night. Landon Ellis, 19, was a passenger in a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic involved in the crash, according to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash report. The crash happened [read more…]
(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – First National Bank of Commerce has presented a gift to the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Kim Long, Vice President of BSA/AML at First National, presented a $7,500 check to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman. “First National Bank of Commerce is one of WBU’s [read more…]
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 methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. The trial, which spanned one day, ended on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with guilty verdicts for Glenn, 40, of Walnut [read more…]
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 certification for aspiring aviation maintenance technicians across the state and the surrounding region. The authorization, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration in July 2026, adds [read more…]
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 search and review process. Knighton joins Lawrence, bringing more than 25 years working in healthcare, and most recently, in rehabilitation management. Since late 2020, he [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Lake Charles State Park Superintendent Kendra Harris to its Board of Directors. Harris will replace Taylor Heinen, who is resigning from the board effective June 18 after being promoted to branch manager of Regions Bank in Jonesboro. Harris [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Williams Baptist University has presented its 2026 Founders Awards to graduating seniors Treasure Jenni and Mason Andrews. The two were honored May 9 at WBU’s commencement exercises by Williams President Dr. Stan Norman. Jenni, who is from Russellville, Ark., graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in [read more…]
(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 degrees and four associate degrees. Commencement exercises were held May 9 in WBU’s Southerland-Mabee Center. The commencement speaker was Tommy Wells, a 2008 Williams graduate [read more…]
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. — Police video released last month shows an April 18 pursuit in Lawrence County that began with an attempted traffic stop on U.S. 67 and ended with a crash, a foot chase and the arrest of Christopher Justin Sorg. According to a probable cause affidavit from Arkansas [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – Ken Lewis crossed the stage and grasped his diploma at Williams Baptist University commencement exercises Saturday, May 9. In doing so, he concluded a 53-year journey. Lewis, a Walnut Ridge native who currently lives at Eaton, first enrolled at what was then Southern Baptist College in [read more…]
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