Zach Williams surprises students at Williams Baptist College
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - Students at Williams Baptist College had a surprise visitor Wednesday as Christian singer and songwriter Zach Williams went there for their weekly chapel service. Williams, who has...
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Tyler and Marisa Williams of Pocahontas have announced the birth of a daughter, born on July 24, 2017, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. The baby weighed six pounds, 13 ounces, and has...
View ArticleHonoring the legendary Beatles/Arkansas connection
In September of 1964, the Beatles were busy conquering America. We were busy welcoming our new overlords.
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If you like dogs, Stewart Park is the place to be this Saturday. Dogs take center stage at Thumperthon, the 5K race/walk, set to commence at 9 a.m. Being at Thumperthon brings to mind the Dr. Seuss...
View ArticleLawrence County Quorum Court approves pay raise
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - The Lawrence County Quorum Court has given the go-ahead for a 3% raise for county hourly employees. At its meeting Monday night, County Judge John Thomison said county officials have...
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It was one of the most anticipated highlights. Two airline stewardesses, Bettie and Eva, who traveled with The Beatles on the 1964 North American Tour, would be featured at this year's Beatles at the...
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Trevor and Miranda Morgan of Lynn have announced the birth of their first child, a son, born on Sept. 7, 2017, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
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One of the most anticipated events at this weekend's Beatles at the Ridge festival is the appearance of two stewardesses who were on board the Electra II airplane during The Beatles' 1964 North...
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Colman and Jessica Evans of Strawberry have announced the birth of a son on Sept. 21, 2017, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.
View ArticleA-State trustees to consider emergency management facilities, Weatherford...
JONESBORO, AR - A plan to have emergency and disaster preparedness programs and facilities in Imboden and Walnut Ridge will be on the agenda Friday when the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees...
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Peyton Madison Leann Roberts became the bride of Logan Gregory Brady in a formal ceremony solemnized on Aug. 12, 2017, at The James Ranch in Pocahontas. Parents of the couple are Amy Randall of Walnut...
View ArticleA-State, Walnut Ridge, Imboden sign training site leases
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR - An agreement between Arkansas State University and two Lawrence County towns will help train people working in emergencies and will provide an economic boost to the area,...
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The number of surviving World War II veterans continues to dwindle. Walnut Ridge lost one of them on Monday night with the passing of William R. "Bill" Ellis, age 98. In an interview prior to his 90th...
View ArticleSingle vehicle crash kills one in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR - One person died following a single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County Friday night. The crash happened on Highway 67 at Dunlap Road in Walnut Ridge shortly after 7:20 p.m. According...
View ArticleStudent arrested with gun in backpack at Walnut Ridge High School
Walnut Ridge High School on Livingston Avenue went into lockdown briefly on Friday afternoon as police caught and arrested a teenager for bringing a gun to school. To avoid any spillover trouble,...
View ArticleFootball game postponed after student arrested with gun at Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge High School on Livingston Avenue went into lockdown briefly on Friday afternoon as police caught and arrested a teenager for bringing a gun to school. To avoid any spillover trouble,...
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Afflicted by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age nine, Walnut Ridge native Dennis J. Robb did not let the handicap define him. Robb, 64, of Las Vegas, passed away on Oct. 12, 2017.
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Happy 45th anniversary to Walmart store number 57 in Walnut Ridge. I remember when the store opened, and I vaguely remember the rainy conditions after reading about them in the anniversary story.
View ArticleWalnut Ridge Country Club burnt down
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - The Walnut Ridge Country Club has burnt down, according to the town's mayor. It's not clear when the fire happened, though, because Mayor Charles Snapp said nobody called and...
View ArticlePond to be drained for cleaning
WALNUT RIDGE, AR - The city of Walnut Ridge announced Friday on Facebook that drainage of the pond at Stewart Park will begin in a couple of weeks. The post said it will allow the city to clean out the...
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