Lawrence County, AR Office of Emergency Management

10/09/2026

Get the kids excited because Touch-A-Truck is happening alongside the Community Health Expo!

Bring the kids to explore fire trucks, ambulances, police vehicles, helicopters and more!! Then head inside to let them jump in the bounce house while you get free health screenings and resources available throughout the county. Oh, and don’t forget to sign up for some awesome giveaways!

🗓️ Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍 Old Walnut Ridge School Gym

09/22/2026

As of today Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Judge Barnhill has lifted the Burn Ban. We ask that you please burn responsibly and never leave a fire unattended and beware of changing conditions.

For the most up to date Burn Ban maps across the state, please visit the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Website below. https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info/Burn_Bans?show_districts=False

09/22/2026

Lawrence County,

If you experienced damage from last nights storms, please comment below a picture along with the address. Reports can also be sent to [email protected]

09/19/2026

The Lynn Volunteer Fire Department is having a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 19th from 7-10am at the Lynn Community Center. Please come out and support your local fire department.

09/18/2026

Effective Immediately (9-18-2026 3:00 PM) Judge Barnhill has placed Lawrence County back under a burn ban due to forecasted lower humidity values and worsening drought conditions.

Burn Ban status around the state can be monitored at the link below

https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info/Burn_Bans?show_districts=False

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

🚧 FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER 🚧

The entry points shown on this map will be restricted to vehicle traffic beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday for Beatles at The Ridge.

Vendors must complete all vehicle unloading and have their vehicles removed from the festival grounds before 7:30 a.m. No vehicle traffic will be permitted within the festival area after the cutoff.

Please arrive early and plan accordingly. Vehicle access for teardown will resume only after the festival concludes and law enforcement clears the area.

Thank you for helping us keep the festival grounds safe for everyone!

09/17/2026

We Appreciate Lawrence Healthcare for hosting a first responder appreciation lunch and health screenings for our county fire responders.