Batesville Native Gage Wood Signs $3 Million Deal with Philadelphia Phillies
Batesville, AR – Batesville’s own Gage Wood, a standout pitcher for the University of Arkansas, officially signed a $3 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Dellinger Seeks 16th Judicial Circuit Judgeship in 2026 Election
Batesville, AR – Mathew Gray Dellinger, a seasoned Batesville attorney, announced his candidacy for the 16th Judicial Circuit Judgeship, Division 3, in the March 3,...
Independence County Enhances Emergency Response with FireTEXT Alert System
Batesville, AR – Independence County has launched FireTEXT, a cutting-edge emergency alert system designed to improve communication and response times for first responders and residents....
Whites-Only Community in Sharp County Sparks Controversy and Legal Concerns
Ravenden, AR – A group called Return to the Land (RTTL), based in rural Sharp County near Ravenden, has drawn significant attention and criticism for...
Deadly multi-vehicle accident involving semis blocks I-40 traffic.
Batesville, AR – A four-vehicle crash involving semi-trucks occurred on Interstate 40 eastbound near mile marker 207 near Biscoe on Thursday, July 24, 2025, resulting...
Batesville Braces for Hot, Sunny Week with Weekend Showers Possible
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Batesville residents are in for a hot week ahead, with sunny skies dominating the forecast for July 21–27, 2025. High temperatures will...
New Independence County Senior Citizens Center Opens on Elm Street
Batesville, AR – This week, the Independence County Senior Citizens Center celebrated its grand opening at its new Elm Street location in Batesville, marking a...
Crystal River Cave Tours Reopen in Cave City After Tornado and Personal Loss
Cave City, AR – On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Crystal River Cave Tours in Cave City, Arkansas, welcomed visitors back for the first time since...
Arkansas State Police Make Major Drug Seizures Along Interstate 40
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Arkansas State Police Troopers conducted a series of successful traffic stops along Interstate 40 between July 9 and July 13, 2025, resulting...
First Community Bank Earns Spot on 2025 Best Places to Work in Arkansas List
Batesville, AR (July 17, 2025) – First Community Bank has once again been honored as one of Arkansas’s Best Places to Work. The prestigious designation, now...