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Local News

3 Fatalities Confirmed After Widespread Storm Damage, State Emergency Operations Center Activates

Kenneth CookMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 15, 2025March 15, 20250431

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 32 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a...

Local Business

Dr. Mónica Rodríguez to Present Lamar Williamson Prize Lecture on March 18 at Lyon College

Kenneth CookMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250414

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Dr. Mónica Rodríguez, the 2024 recipient of the Lamar Williamson Prize for Faculty Excellence at Lyon College, will present the annual Lamar Williamson...

Weather

Tornado Watch Grips Arkansas as Severe Storms Loom

Kenneth CookMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 14, 2025March 14, 20250557

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A tornado watch is in effect across parts of Arkansas until 11 p.m. tonight, signaling a tense day of weather threats...

Entertainment

Rewind Band @ Fox Creek 3/14/25

Kenneth CookMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 13, 2025March 13, 20250457

Event by Fox Creek BBQ and Catering 129 Lawrence St, Batesville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72501 Duration: 2 hr Public · Anyone on or off Facebook A good...

State News

Kenneth CookMarch 13, 2025March 13, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 13, 2025March 13, 20250297

ADEM EMPLOYEES GIVE BACK FOR NATIONAL CANNED FOOD MONTH NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Employees at the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) recently celebrated National Canned...

State News

PLAN AHEAD THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY – DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER

Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2025March 10, 20250307

St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic...

School/College News

Batesville Schools Surge Past 14,803 Meals in After-School Program Success

Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2025March 10, 20250305

BATESVILLE, Ark. (March 9, 2025) — The Batesville School District’s after-school meal program has already dished out 14,803 free meals as of January, more than...

Regional/State Crime

U.S. Marshals Hunt Two Dangerous Fugitives in Arkansas Manhunt

Kenneth CookMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 8, 2025March 8, 20250472

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force has launched a manhunt for two dangerous fugitives wanted on multiple charges out...

Entertainment

Legendary Acoustic Artist Gary Rounds to Perform at Fox Creek BBQ Tomorrow Night 3-8-25

Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 202502688

Fox Creek BBQ is set to host a special performance by the highly sought-after acoustic artist Gary Rounds tomorrow night. Known for his legendary status...

Entertainment

Isabella Love To Perform At Fox Creek Tonight 7-9pm Friday March 7th

Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025

by Kenneth CookMarch 7, 2025March 7, 20250485

Isabella Love, an Arkansas native with a passion for country music, is set to perform live at Fox Creek BBQ tonight from 7:00 to 9:00...