A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a girl for four years. Court documents say 52-year-old Mark Ruggles of Willard pleaded …
Read More »Will Willard Be Audited?
After choosing a Troy Smith as their new Mayor on Tuesday, Willard residents are now deciding whether or not to audit the city. Some in Willard are …
Read More »Willard Considering Wider Window Of Time To Shoot Off Fireworks
The Willard Board of Alderman is considering allowing residents more days to shoot off fireworks within city limits. City Administrator Wesley Young says the city is currently …
Read More »Smith Wins Runoff Election for Willard Mayor, Petty Wins In Fair Grove Ward 2
Two elections were held in Greene County on Tuesday. A runoff election to determine the mayor’s race in Willard ended this time with Troy Smith beating Sam …
Read More »Two Special Elections In Greene County Tuesday
Two Greene County communities will have special elections Tuesday. Willard will have a special election between Sam Snider and Troy Smith for mayor. Both men tied with …
Read More »Willard To Break Mayoral Tie Next Week
Voters in Willard will go to the polls June 18th to elect their next Mayor. In the April election, Sam Snider and Troy Smith tied for the …
Read More »Willard High School Increases Security after Threatening Message Found in Bathroom
Officials with the Willard School District are increasing security and investigating with Willard Police after a threat was found in a school bathroom. Investigators say the message …
Read More »Two from Springfield, One from Willard Charged in Large Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Two men from Springfield, and another from Willard, are facing charges as part of a group accused of trafficking cocaine. 55-year-old Mario Castillo and 22-year-old Christhian Cruz-Pineda, …
Read More »Absentee Voting Begins In Greene County
Absentee voting has begun in Greene County for the June 18th elections. There’s an election for the Mayoral race in Willard between Samuel Snider and Troy Smith, …
Read More »Young Appointed Willard City Administrator
The City of Willard has appointed a new city administrator. Wesley Young has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Arkansas and is a …
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