Convicted Murderer Escapes North Central Unit in Calico Rock; Search Continues
CALICO ROCK, Ark. – A manhunt is underway after Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and former police chief, escaped from the North Central Unit prison...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Repentless Tattoo Hosts Fundraiser for Veteran Suicide Prevention
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Repentless Tattoo & Piercing is stepping up for a powerful cause this weekend with a two-day fundraiser supporting We Are The 22,...
Batesville School District Hires Hayden Childers as Strength and Conditioning Coach
BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Batesville School District has announced the appointment of Hayden Childers as the new strength and conditioning coach for Batesville Athletics. A...
Lightning Strike Destroys Sheridan Water Treatment Plant, Prompting Citywide Boil Order and Emergency Response
SHERIDAN, Ark. – A lightning strike over the weekend has caused a major water crisis in Sheridan after it ignited a fire that destroyed the...
DeMolay Finds a Home in Independence County
Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge #10 has generously agreed to sponsor a new DeMolay Chapter in Independence County. Phoenix DeMolay Chapter is currently seeking applications for...
Independence County Shifts from Tornado Cleanup to Flood Repairs
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – After completing tornado cleanup along the Sharp County line, the Independence County Road Department has now turned its attention to flood...
Independence County Jail Population Drops Amid Broader Statewide Overcrowding Issues
BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Independence County jail population has seen a recent decline, with 79 inmates currently in custody as of April—down from numbers earlier...
New Law to regulate UTVs on Public Roads in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents may soon see more utility task vehicles (UTVs), commonly known as side-by-sides, legally traveling on county and city roads—if...
Annual Tractor Show Rolls Back into Magness This Saturday
MAGNESS, Ark. – Tractor lovers, mark your calendars! Sara’s Nursery & Market is bringing back its beloved Annual Tractor Show this Saturday, May 17th, from...
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off at Greasy Bend Off-Road Park
Rosie, AR, May 14, 2025, 06:41 PM CDT — Greasy Bend Off-Road Park, a premier ATV and UTV destination, will host its annual Memorial Day...