Shortly after lunch Friday afternoon, February 9, 2007, a transport truck hauling propane attempted to do a U-turn from Hwy 412 across from the Hwy 91 junction with Hwy 412 and over turned into the ditch when the truck's trailer tires fell off the culvert into the ditch. The HAZ-Mat Team along with the Walnut Ridge Fire Department Rescue were called to the scene. Highway 412 was blocked, by police and fire department personal from Walnut Ridge, Pocahontas and Hoxie, as well as several streets that would lead to the area on Hwy 412. Residents and businesses was evacuated within a several block radius and the other residents further away than the two blocks were asked to stay in doors to avoid injury should the tank explode before it's propane's load was off loaded into another truck.

Saturday, February 17, 2007, the Lawrence County Amateur Radio Club held it's Winterfest 2007 at the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department.
A Winterfest is a Ham Fest held in the dead of Winter. Ham fest are where local amateur radio operators or "Hams" get together to sell extra equipment whether new or used equipment, bargains are quite often found among the various electronic equipment being offered for sale. Among the individuals that had tables full of personal equipment there were also various retail businesses represented as well such as Kerby's Radio Repair in Walnut Ridge and Memphis Amateur Radio Sales from Memphis Tennessee. The second annual Winterfest was held from 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M with a Amateur Radio testing session offered to the general public at 2:00 P.M. to complete the day.

A two motor vehicle accident occurred Wednesday afternoon, February 28, 2007, shortly before 3:00 PM.

Shortly before 3:00 P.M. Tuesday afternoon the Walnut Ridge Fire Department and Walnut Ridge Rescue Truck was called to a single vehicle accident on the by-pass under the over pass where Hwy 67 crosses over Hwy 63 in the South bound lane. The vehicle turned out to be a transport truck that was either over loaded or was going too fast on the ramp getting onto Hwy 63 South, over turned and blocked all four lanes of the by-pass. The Highway was blocked most of the afternoon and into the evening unloading it's load and taking precautionary efforts preventing a diesel spill from the transport fuel tanks. No one was injured in the accident but a passenger of the transport was taken to St Benards in Jonesboro by Medic One Ambulance.

Walnut Ridge High School hosted a disaster drill concerning drunken driving and a two vehicle automobile accident near the school's campus. Medic One Ambulance, Walnut Ridge Police Department, Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Air Evac Lifeteam and the Lawrence County Coroner's Office participated in the drill. Following the outside action of extraditing patents from the vehicles with the Jaws of Life, each accident victim was evaluated and transported to the nearest medical centers according to their injuries the students viewed a slide show against drinking and driving. The Coroner's Office pronounced one student dead at the scene.

The Walnut Ridge Fire Department as well as Arkansas Excellent Transport Ambulance was called to a traffic accident on Free Street in front of Lawrence Hall Nursing and Rehab Center adjacent to the Lawrence Memorial Hospital and across the street from the Lawrence County Health Department.

The Walnut Ridge High School held it's 2007 school year Commencement at the Sharum Gym Friday evening, May 18, 2007. Fifty five students received their diplomas as well as various other awards and scholarships.
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Just after 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 18, 2007, the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department was called to 1403 Holly Street in Walnut Ridge after neighbors had noticed smoke coming from the home. Hoxie's Volunteers were paged to provide manpower to assist Walnut Ridge in battling the fire. The resident of the home wasn't at home when the fire started, but had gone next door to her parents house where she was alerted to the fire by the neighbors who had phoned 911 and reported the fire. The fire was suspected to have been started by a electric clothes dryer malfunction.

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July 4th fireworks display by the city of Walnut Ridge on July 7th, 2007 at the Walnut Ridge City Park Complex. Music and fireworks and good times were had by all that attended.

Walnut Ridge is the home of the Iron Mountain Festival which has become a annual fall event with all the vendors and public in attendance. Between the food and soft drinks as well as the entertainment, old friends had a chance to get reacquainted or simply visit in the cool afternoon sun.

The Walnut Ridge First Baptist Church had a multitude of games, treats and good fun on Halloween to provide a alternative to going house to house or getting into mischief or even injured. Kids of all ages came in costume for the evening's festivities. The church had bowling, darts, football throw and several other games and contest that provided both a treat as well as a lesson that went along with the individual displays. Fun was had by all no matter if you were a participant or just a on looker.

After lengthy hours of difficult work, the Walnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department held a open house Saturday morning, November 2, 2007, to showcase their new facilities. Refurbishing old car dealership building, the firemen have made themselves a very modern and useable facility. The dedication was attended by several political candidates and a speech was presented by Walnut Ridge Mayor Mrs. Rogers.

Tuesday evening, December 4, 2007, Walnut Ridge put on their yearly Christmas Parade. Main Street was lined with children of all ages watching the many floats, marching groups, horses, emergency vehicles and of course Santa Clause. The parade lasted for just a few minutes but will be in folks memories for a very long time.

Tuesday evening, December 18, 2007 I enjoyed the Christmas lights erected in the Walnut Ridge City Park by area businesses as well as several homes in Walnut Ridge and Hoxie decorated for Christmas. Several displays were static while others had movement by the action of the lights or the item itself such as a lit wire deer with it's head moving.