Batesville Tribune

Local News

Cave City Rises Stronger: Six Months After Devastating EF-3 Tornado, Community Charts Bold Path Forward

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250353

Six months after an EF-3 tornado ravaged Cave City on March 14, 2025, the resilient Sharp County town is not just rebuilding—it’s reimagining itself. At...

Regional/State Crime

North Little Rock’s Beloved Officer Tommy Norman Retires After 27 Years, Following Domestic Battery Arrest

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250470

North Little Rock’s Officer Tommy Norman, a 27-year veteran of the North Little Rock Police Department (NLRPD) and a social media sensation known for his...

State News

Jefferson County Constable Retires Amid Outrage Over Improper Traffic Stop Pursuit

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250301

Jefferson County Constable William Hamilton has announced his retirement, effective December 31, 2025, following widespread community backlash over a controversial traffic stop that escalated into...

Entertainment

Dueling Pianos Lights Up Downtown Batesville: A Night of Music and Merriment

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250490

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy entertainment as Dueling Pianos makes its triumphant return to Downtown Batesville! This interactive, request-driven show promises to...

Entertainment

Get Ready for Artoberfest 2025: A Day of Art, Music, and Family Fun

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250341

Batesville is set to transform Main Street into a vibrant hub of creativity with the 9th Annual Artoberfest, hosted by the Batesville Area Arts Council....

Entertainment

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with the 3rd Annual Batesville AmigoFest

Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 20250277

Batesville is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture as the 3rd Annual AmigoFest returns this weekend, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors...

US Politics

USDA Axes Annual Hunger Report Amid SNAP Cuts, Sparking Outcry in Arkansas and Beyond

Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 20250297

Little Rock, AR – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Trump administration has abruptly ended its 30-year-old annual Household Food Security Report, a...

State Business

Arkansas Agriculture on the Brink: Farmers Sound Alarm at Stuttgart Hearing

Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 20250256

STUTTGART, AR – Arkansas farmers are raising urgent warnings about a deepening crisis that threatens not only their livelihoods but the very fabric of rural...

US News

Tragedy in the Skies: Four Elite Night Stalkers Lost in Black Hawk Crash Near Washington Base

Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 20250243

The U.S. Army has identified four elite special operations soldiers who perished when their MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a routine training mission near...

State News

Twisting in the wind: A missed opportunity for the Sanders administration to defend its prison plans

Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 2025

by Kenneth CookSeptember 24, 2025September 24, 20250296

Prison opponents came prepared to dissect prison site selection Rich Shumate, Columnist – Arkansas Advocate Gov. Sarah Sanders’ quest to build a 3,000-bed prison in...