Local Entrepreneur Jeri Turner Turns Hard Work and Vision Into Thriving Salon, Boutique, and Event Space
BATESVILLE — What began as a dream in the back of a cosmetologist’s mind has grown into a thriving small business and a newly renovated...
Author : Kenneth Cook
From a Summer Dream to a Community Tradition: RC Fireworks Opens New Permanent Location
What started as a teenager’s attempt to avoid working in his father’s machine shop has grown into a 33-year Independence County tradition. This summer, Ronnie...
One Dead, 10 Injured in Midland, Texas, Mass Shooting; Suspect Killed
MIDLAND, Texas — One person was killed and 10 others were injured Friday morning when a gunman opened fire in Midland, authorities said, in an...
Batesville Water Utility switches to a new online payment system
BATESVILLE — Customers of the Batesville Water Utility who received an unexpected email this week about their accounts can rest assured their service remains active...
Sharp County Coroner-Elect Seth Wortham Arrested on Theft, Evidence Charges
ASH FLAT, Ark. — Seth Wortham, elected coroner for Sharp County, was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Detention Center on charges of theft...
Batesville Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Newark Foot Pursuit
NEWARK, Ark. — A Batesville man faces several felony charges, including simultaneous possession of a controlled substance and a firearm, following a bicycle stop that...
Judge Dismisses Murder Charge Against Lonoke County Sheriff Candidate Aaron Spencer
LONOKE, Ark. — A judge on Thursday dismissed a second-degree murder charge against Aaron Spencer, the Republican nominee for Lonoke County sheriff who was accused...
COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AGAIN FOR ARKANSAS SHERIFFS’ YOUTH RANCHES
Batesville, AR – First Community Bank recently hosted its 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Course at Eagle Mountain, bringing together 144 golfers and nearly...
Newark Man Charged in Haley Lane Residential Burglary and Battery
NEWARK — A 57-year-old Newark man faces felony charges after authorities say he forced entry into a Haley Lane residence and assaulted a sleeping man...
Independence County Fair Set for June 5–13 with Carnival, Livestock Shows, Pageants and Live Entertainment
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The Independence County Fair will run June 5–13, bringing a full slate of carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, live music, and community...