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...
Author : Kenneth Cook
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...
Lyon College Music Ensembles to Perform in October Concerts
BATESVILLE, Arkansas —The Lyon College Music department will host two concerts this month featuring its music ensembles and a newly formed regional ensemble. The Lyon College...
White River Contaminated by 1.2 Million Gallons of Raw Sewage
Residents along the White River, including those in Batesville, are voicing growing concerns after a recent investigative report revealed more than 1.2 million gallons of...
Saluting 250 Years of Sea Power: U.S. Navy Celebrates Milestone Birthday Today
Today, October 13, 2025, marks a monumental occasion in American history: the 250th birthday of the United States Navy. From its humble beginnings as a...
Jury Trial Delayed for Logan County Grandmother Accused in Fatal Crash Involving Grandson
Batesville, Ark. – The jury trial for a 72-year-old Logan County woman charged in connection with a high-speed crash that killed two sisters has been...
Spooky Fun Awaits: Halloween Events Line Up in Batesville This October
Batesville, Ark. – With October in full swing, Batesville is buzzing with a lineup of family-friendly Halloween events designed for trick-or-treaters, costume enthusiasts, and community...
Family-Friendly Halloween Carnival Set for Independence County Library
Batesville, Ark. – The Independence County Library is hosting a Halloween Carnival designed for families, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to...
Cherokee Village Man Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Domestic Assault and Death Threat
Cherokee Village, Ark. — A Cherokee Village man was taken into custody following a violent domestic altercation that prompted a 911 call and police response...