Izard County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Inmate Families
IZARD COUNTY, Ark. — The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of individuals currently in custody, saying scammers...
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HUNDREDS OF FLAGS PLACED AT LOCAL CEMETERIES TO HONOR FALLEN VETERANS
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Members of VFW Post 4501, Scout Troop 4501, Independence County 4-H and other local volunteers placed more than 1,000 American flags at...
Judsonia Man Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 167 in Southside
SOUTHSIDE — A 57-year-old Judsonia man was killed Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 167 near the intersection of Highway 167 and...
One Dead, Two Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 167 in Southside
SOUTHSIDE — One person was killed and two others were injured Monday morning in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 167 near Highway 14 in...
Cave City Advances to Round 2 in National Strongest Town Contest
CAVE CITY — Cave City has advanced to the Elite Eight in the 10th annual Strongest Town Contest hosted by Strong Towns, now competing head-to-head...
Batesville City Council to Consider FAA Grant Resolution for Runway Rehabilitation
BATESVILLE — The Batesville City Council is set to consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a multimillion-dollar Federal Aviation Administration grant to...
Severe Storms Pound Independence County; No Tornado Confirmed in Charlotte or Cord Areas
BATESVILLE — Severe thunderstorms that rolled through Independence County early Saturday morning, March 7, downed dozens of trees, damaged structures, knocked out power to thousands...
Independence County Voters Return Incumbents in Key Races, Reshape 16th Judicial District Bench in March 3 Primary
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Independence County voters overwhelmingly supported incumbents in major county offices during Tuesday’s preferential primary election, while nonpartisan judicial races in the 16th...
Spotlight: David B. Jones Campaigns for Justice of the Peace, District 5 in Independence County
BATESVILLE, Ark. — David B. Jones, a U.S. Air Force veteran and 23-year retiree from the Arkansas State Police, has announced his candidacy for Justice...