Community Continues Rallying Behind Rex Williams’ Cleanup Mission
For years, Rex Williams has quietly worked to keep the roadsides of Batesville and Independence County clean, spending countless hours collecting litter that others leave...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Regulators Approve $2.6 Billion Natural Gas Plant in Newark
NEWARK — State regulators have approved a $2.6 billion plan to build a 1,499-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Newark, clearing the way for a...
Six Arrested Following Drug Raid at Calico Rock Residence
CALICO ROCK — A law enforcement response to an informant’s tip resulted in the arrests of six people on controlled substance charges in Izard County...
Cave City Watermelon Festival Returns July 23-25 for 46th Year
CAVE CITY — The Cave City Watermelon Festival will celebrate its 46th year July 23-25, drawing visitors to the Independence County community for three days...
Arkansas National Guard Plans Statewide Flyovers for America 250 Celebration
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas National Guard will conduct a series of military aircraft flyovers across the state from June 29 through July 2 as...
Sage Man Held on $250,000 Bond in Multiple Child Sex Crime Cases
SAGE, Ark. — A 42-year-old Sage man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted and groomed children over several years in Izard...
Federal Operation Viper Yields 39 Arrests, Firearms Seizures in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Federal authorities announced Tuesday that Operation Viper, a multi-agency effort targeting violent offenders across Arkansas, resulted in 39 arrests, the seizure...
Gamaliel Man Accused in Child Exploitation, Explosives and Drug Cases Released on Bond
GAMALIEL, Ark. — A 61-year-old Gamaliel man facing multiple felony charges including possession of child sexual abuse material, explosives and drugs has been released from...
Samuel McLelland Named General Counsel for Lyon College
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Lyon College has appointed Samuel McLelland as general counsel, bringing extensive legal, government and higher education experience to the institution as it...
U.S. Marshals Seek Armed White County Fugitive Accused of Shooting Brother
WHITE COUNTY, Ark. — The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help locating April Dawn Whitehurst, a White County woman wanted on charges...