Independence County Adopts New Booking System for Improved...Kenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 20250Independence County has implemented the Relativity Public Safety (RPS) system to enhance the booking process...
Rotary Club of Batesville Spreads Holiday Cheer with Angel Tree ProjectKenneth CookFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Small Aircraft Crash in Independence County Claims Life...Kenneth CookJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025
Lyon College Breaks Ground on Bad Boy StadiumKenneth CookFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025by Kenneth CookFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 20250289BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College broke ground Friday on Bad Boy Stadium, the future home of...
Batesville Church Opens Warming Center Amid Frigid TemperaturesKenneth CookJanuary 6, 2025January 18, 2025January 6, 2025January 18, 20250974
VFW Post 4501 Reopens with Exciting New Features and EventsKenneth CookJanuary 3, 2025January 17, 2025January 3, 2025January 17, 202502475
Melbourne, Ark., Secures $5.4 Million for Critical Wastewater Treatment UpgradesKenneth CookDecember 12, 2024December 12, 202402003
Southside City Council Approves Draft of Ordinances for Alcohol Sales in RestaurantsKenneth CookNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024November 14, 2024November 14, 202401396
Lyon College Celebrates Black History Month with Special EventsKenneth CookFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025February 4, 2025February 4, 20250
Lyon College Invites Public to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and...Kenneth CookJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025
Hope for the Holiday 5K & Half Marathon In Memory...Kenneth CookDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024December 3, 2024December 3, 20240
Tyler Childers to Perform in North Little Rock Next AprilKenneth CookNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024November 14, 2024November 14, 20240
Lip Stick N’ Whiskey to Make First Appearance at Backwoods...Kenneth CookNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024November 8, 2024November 8, 20240
Lyon College to Honor Veterans with Annual Veterans Day CeremonyKenneth CookNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024November 7, 2024November 7, 20240
Celebrate Fall with Family Fun at the Citizens Bank Fall...Kenneth CookOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024October 27, 2024October 27, 20240
James L. ‘Skip’ Rutherford III Donates Black History Books to Lyon College Library, Bringing Collection’s Total to 54Kenneth CookFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025February 4, 2025February 4, 20250316BATESVILLE, Arkansas — In recognition of Black History Month in February, Batesville native James L. “Skip”...
Lyon College Sets Black History Month EventsKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025January 31, 2025January 31, 20250312
Sarah Hardin, DDS, FAGD, Named Chair of Clinical Sciences for Lyon College School of Dental MedicineKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025January 31, 2025January 31, 20250415
2025 Lyon College Faculty Art Exhibition Showcases Creativity and InnovationKenneth CookJanuary 25, 2025January 31, 2025January 25, 2025January 31, 20250476
Dr. Meagan Inclan Joins Lyon College School of Dental Medicine FacultyKenneth CookJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025January 17, 2025January 17, 20250554
Local CrimeJonesboro Man Charged After Alleged Threats Against Police OfficerKenneth CookFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025February 12, 2025February 12, 20250139A Jonesboro man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill a police...
Local CrimeBatesville Man Arrested on Child Pornography ChargesKenneth CookFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025February 5, 2025February 5, 202501452Authorities have arrested a Batesville man on four felony counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing...
Local CrimeMultiple Drug Warrants Lead to Arrests in Independence CountyKenneth CookDecember 23, 2024December 27, 2024December 23, 2024December 27, 202404664INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – Following a series of investigations into methamphetamine distribution and other drug-related...
Local CrimeWarrant Filed for Suspect in Theft of County GeneratorsKenneth CookDecember 23, 2024December 23, 2024December 23, 2024December 23, 202402810BATESVILLE, Ark. – A warrant has been filed for 25-year-old Franklin Taylor Bunch, who is...
Local CrimeAdditional Felony Charges For Otero, Bond Set At $500KKenneth CookDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 202401043Rape charges have been added to the case against Christopher Daniel Otero, 33, of Batesville....
Local CrimeArkansas Man’s Family Speaks Out After Missouri Shootout and Homicide InvestigationKenneth CookDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024December 13, 2024December 13, 202406673FLORAL, Ark. – A tragic series of events unfolded late Sunday morning in Crystal City,...
Severe Storms Expected Saturday, Winter Weather Uncertainty for Next WeekKenneth CookFebruary 13, 2025February 13, 2025by Kenneth CookFebruary 13, 2025February 13, 20250
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northeast ArkansasKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025by Kenneth CookJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 20250
Nomadic Woman Travels the Country with Wagon and AnimalsKenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Winter Car Safety: Building an Emergency Supply KitKenneth CookJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025January 9, 2025January 9, 2025
Caring for Pets in Cold Temperatures: Essential Tips for Winter SafetyKenneth CookJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025January 6, 2025January 6, 2025
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $1.15 Billion After Christmas Eve DrawingKenneth CookDecember 26, 2024December 27, 2024December 26, 2024December 27, 2024
Holiday Safety Alert: How to Stay Vigilant While Shopping This SeasonKenneth CookDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 2024
State CrimeAmber Alert for Missing Wisconsin Teen Extended to MissouriKenneth CookFebruary 13, 2025February 13, 2025February 13, 2025February 13, 20250235Authorities have expanded the search for 16-year-old Sophia Franklin, issuing an Amber Alert that...
State CrimeOperation Voice Combats Human Trafficking in Fort Smith, Offers Hope to VictimsKenneth CookFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025February 12, 2025February 12, 2025098FORT SMITH, Ark. — Twelve adults believed to be victims of human trafficking were...
State CrimeFayetteville Man Serving Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder Dies in PrisonKenneth CookFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025086BRICKEYS, ARK- A Fayetteville man convicted of murdering his wife in 2023 has died...
State CrimeMadison County Man Sentenced to Life After Triple Murder TrialKenneth CookFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 20250285MADISON COUNTY, Ark. – A Madison County man accused of killing three family members...
State NewsHorseshoe Bend MRID Commissioner Accuses Colleagues of Alleged Secret Meetings, Ethics Violations.Kenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 202501029Horseshoe Bend, AR – A growing dispute within the Municipal Recreation Improvement District (MRID)...
State NewsArkansas Launches Statewide Human Trafficking Resource Webpage to Support VictimsKenneth CookJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025January 17, 2025January 17, 20250410The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arkansas State Police (ASP) have launched a...
State NewsLittle Rock VA Regional Office to Host Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas VeteransKenneth CookJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025January 13, 2025January 13, 20250694Veterans in Arkansas will have the opportunity to receive personalized assistance during the Little...
State NewsASP CID INVESTIGATES WEST ARKANSAS DEATH OF TEXAS MANKenneth CookJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025January 8, 2025January 8, 20250197OZARK, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has been asked...
State BusinessFranklin County Prison Plan Sparks Outcry Over Secrecy and Transparency ConcernsKenneth CookJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025January 2, 2025January 2, 20250471LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Corrections and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders are...
State BusinessArkansas Secures $10.1 Million for Statewide Digital Skills and Device ProgramsKenneth CookDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024December 20, 2024December 20, 20240608The State of Arkansas has been approved to receive over $10.1 million in funding...
State Business$26.7M in Employer-Focused HIRED Training Grants AnnouncedKenneth CookDecember 20, 2024December 20, 2024December 20, 2024December 20, 20240465Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, announced nearly...
State BusinessFarm Bill Faces Congressional Stalemate, Impacting Arkansas FarmersKenneth CookDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024December 13, 2024December 13, 20240791The 2024 Farm Bill, formally titled the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of...
State SportsRazorback Player Mourns Brother Killed in Officer-Involved ShootingKenneth CookDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 2024December 16, 202402326LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Razorback football player Andrew Armstrong is mourning the loss of...
State SportsArkansas Dominates Mississippi State with 58-25 Victory, Moves One Win from Bowl EligibilityKenneth CookOctober 26, 2024October 28, 2024October 26, 2024October 28, 20240442STARKVILLE, Miss — After a grueling stretch against top-10 opponents at Razorback Stadium, Arkansas...
State SportsLSU Dominates Arkansas 34-10, Extending Golden Boot StreakKenneth CookOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024October 20, 2024October 20, 202401051FAYETTEVILLE – Saturday, October 19, 2024, the LSU Tigers overwhelmed the Arkansas Razorbacks 34-10 in...
State SportsArkansas Razorbacks NIL Group Selling Pieces of Goalpost From Win Over TennesseeKenneth CookOctober 10, 2024October 10, 20240754FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Razorback fans can now own a piece of history from the...
US NewsCommuter Plane Bound for Nome Crashes on Alaska Sea Ice, Killing All 10 On BoardKenneth CookFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 20250264JUNEAU, Alaska – A small commuter plane en route to Nome, Alaska, was found...
US PoliticsTrump Revokes Biden’s Access to Intelligence BriefingsKenneth CookFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025February 8, 2025056PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump has announced that he is revoking former...
US NewsDOGE: Trump’s Government Efficiency Initiative Sparks Legal and Ethical DebateKenneth CookFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 2025February 7, 20250461In recent months, the term “DOGE” has emerged in political discourse, referring not to...
US NewsAmber Alert Issued for Missing Wisconsin Teen Believed to Be with 40-Year-Old ManKenneth CookFebruary 6, 2025February 6, 2025February 6, 2025February 6, 20250346Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for Sophia Martha Franklin, a 16-year-old pregnant teen...
State EntertainmentArkansas Band Buckshot Princess Finds Viral Success With Goth-Country HitKenneth CookDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024December 30, 2024December 30, 20240337LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Sometimes, all it takes is a spark of inspiration and...
State EntertainmentBlack Oak Arkansas to Headline 2025 Mutants of the Monster Festival in Little RockKenneth CookDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024December 26, 2024December 26, 20240766LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Southern rock legends Black Oak Arkansas are set to take...
State EntertainmentArkansas Native and Country Star Justin Moore to Headline Simmons Bank Arena in January 2025Kenneth CookNovember 1, 2024November 1, 2024November 1, 2024November 1, 202401396NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Country music fans are in for a treat as...