Arkansas Ranchers Criticize Trump’s Plan to Import Argentine Beef
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Cattle producers across Arkansas are voicing opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposal to increase beef imports from Argentina, warning that the move...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Arkansas Faces Increased Rain Chances Through Weekend Amid Low Pressure System
BATESVILLE, Ark. – A developing low pressure system is set to deliver widespread showers and thunderstorms across Arkansas from Friday through Sunday, with rainfall totals...
DNA Clears Bear Killed in Newton County; Search Continues for Bear in Fatal Attack
JASPER, Ark. – DNA testing has exonerated a black bear euthanized by wildlife officials following a fatal attack on a Missouri camper at Sam’s Throne...
Woman Ejected and Killed in I-40 Pursuit After Trooper’s PIT Maneuver
Atkins, Ark. – A 49-year-old woman died Wednesday after an Arkansas State Police trooper intentionally struck her vehicle during a high-speed chase on Interstate 40...
Local Dog Trainer Expands Efforts to Find Forever Homes for Foster Puppies
Batesville, AR — October 23, 2025 — Freedom’s Calling Canine Training, in collaboration with the Humane Society of Independence County, is working to find loving...
Statewide BOLO Issued for Suspect in Fulton County Double Homicide
Agnos, Ark. – Authorities have issued a statewide Be on the Lookout alert for Jacob Lowell J. Smith, a 32-year-old man considered armed and dangerous,...
Carmen Duncan Announces Bid for Independence County Circuit Clerk
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Carmen Duncan, who has served as Deputy Circuit Clerk for Independence County for the past seven years, announced her candidacy for the...
Retired K9 Beau, Hero of Arkansas Highways, Passes at Age 12
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas State Police is mourning the loss of retired K9 Beau, a dedicated German Shepherd who served seven years with...
Lyon College Nursing Program Receives CCNE Accreditation
BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College announced today that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing...
Smith Returns To First Community Bank
Batesville, AR (October 17, 2025) First Community Bank is proud to welcome back Joe Smith as vice president, commercial deposits officer. Smith will be responsible...