Holiday Festivities to Light Up Batesville: A Guide to Upcoming Celebrations
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The holiday season is fast approaching, and Batesville is gearing up with a lineup of festive events that are sure to bring...
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Rain brings relief to dry conditions; burn ban remains for Independence County
Widespread rain Thursday brought some relief to a bone-dry Arkansas, as the state Division of Forestry reduced wildfire dangers in most counties to a “moderate”...
Mississippi Man Dies in Plane Crash in Arkansas Ozarks
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Ark. — A tragic plane crash in the Ozark Mountains claimed the life of 68-year-old Robert Phillips Mathis of Corinth, Mississippi, on...
Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Leads Multi-Agency Operation, Resulting in 29 Arrests
SHARP COUNTY, AR — Sheriff Shane Russell of Sharp County reported the arrest of 29 individuals during a coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation on Thursday,...
Batesville Man and Beloved Community Figure Killed in Fiery Collision on Hwy. 69
On the morning of October 22, 2024, a tragic accident claimed the life of Malcom “Mickey” Hix III, a lifelong Batesville resident, on Highway 69...
Sheriff: Crash leaves one person dead
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – A crash in Independence County leaves at least one person dead. Sheriff Shawn Stephens said the crash involved two semi-trucks on...
Tuckerman Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints This Friday
TUCKERMAN, Ark. – If your Friday night plans include drinking, make sure to secure a designated driver in advance. Tuckerman police, alongside other law enforcement...
Batesville Woman Killed in Highway Accident, Five Others Injured
BATESVILLE, Ark. – A tragic highway accident over the weekend claimed the life of a Batesville woman and left five others injured. Agueda Carrillo Mata,...
Fire Closes Batesville Elementary School Until Wednesday
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Eagle Mountain Elementary School in Batesville will remain closed until Wednesday following a fire that broke out on campus early Monday morning....
Small Earthquake Recorded Near Batesville, Arkansas
IZARD COUNTY, Ark. – A minor earthquake was detected Wednesday night near Batesville, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake registered a magnitude...