Batesville Tribune

Local News

Multiple Fires Strain Cave City and Batesville Fire Departments Amid Ongoing County-Wide Burn Ban

Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

by Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 20260266

BATESVILLE, Ark. — Fire crews in northern Independence County, including Cave City Fire/Rescue and the Batesville Fire Department, have faced a surge in calls over...

Regional/State Crime

Arkansas State Police arrest Boone County judge on abuse-of-office charges

Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

by Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 20260299

YELLVILLE, Ark. — On Friday, February 27, 2026, Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Boone County Judge Robert Daniel...

Local Crime

Man Shot in Batesville Residence; Suspect in Custody.

Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

by Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 20260243

BATESVILLE, Ark. — A man was shot Sunday afternoon at a residence on Lindsey Circle in Batesville, and a person of interest has been taken...

Life Style

‘The Fallen 13: A Ride to Remember’ Motorcycle Event Scheduled for August 29

Kenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260772

DRASCO, Ark. — A motorcycle ride honoring fallen service members, titled “The Fallen 13: A Ride to Remember,” is planned for Saturday, August 29, 2026,...

Life Style

2nd Annual DAV Motorcycle Run Set for April 18 at Drasco’s Trading Post

Kenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 20260200

DRASCO, Ark. — Motorcycle riders and community members are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual DAV Motorcycle Run on April 18, 2026, at Drasco’s...

US News

No Arrests Made After SWAT Operation Near Home of Missing Nancy Guthrie

Kenneth CookFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 20260228

TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities executed a federal search warrant at a residence near the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie late Friday, detaining three people...

Entertainment

White River Fan Con Set for February 20-22 at Batesville Community Center

Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 15, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 15, 20260344

BATESVILLE, Ark. — White River Fan Con, Arkansas’s premier all-ages, multi-fandom convention, is scheduled to return to the Batesville Community Center Feb. 20-22, bringing together...

Regional/State Crime

Suspect in Custody Following Fatal Shooting in Beebe

Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 20260339

BEEBE, Ark. — A homicide investigation remains underway in Beebe after authorities responded to a fatal shooting Friday afternoon, with a suspect now in custody...

School/College News

Lyon College Announces Gina Garrett as Vice President of Advancement

Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 20260871

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has announced the promotion of Gina Garrett, of Batesville, to vice president of advancement. A 1993 graduate...

Regional/State Crime

US Marshals Lead Major Springdale Operation Resulting in 340 Arrests and Recovery of Missing Child

Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

by Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 20260251

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation led by the United States Marshals Service in northwest Arkansas has concluded with 340 arrests, the...