Batesville Water Utility switches to a new online...Kenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 20260BATESVILLE — Customers of the Batesville Water Utility who received an unexpected email this week...
Local Entrepreneur Jeri Turner Turns Hard Work and Vision Into Thriving Salon, Boutique, and Event SpaceKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026by Kenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026026BATESVILLE — What began as a dream in the back of a cosmetologist’s mind has...
From a Summer Dream to a Community Tradition: RC Fireworks Opens New Permanent LocationKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026June 12, 2026June 13, 20260108
Hurley Joins First Community Bank Marketing TeamKenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 20260181
FCB Hires Katherine Harris as Senior VP of Retail Sales StrategyKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 20260254
FutureFuel Reports Larger Q3 Loss as Biofuel Pause Deepens Revenue HitKenneth CookNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 20250230
Independence County Fair Set for June 5–13 with Carnival, Livestock Shows, Pageants and Live EntertainmentKenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 20260
11 Point Showdown Returns June 11–14, 2026 with Bull Riding, Chuck Wagon...Kenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026
Batesville Rodeo Arena Set for Two Nights of Professional CompetitionKenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026
Joe Denim to Perform High-Energy Comedy and Music Show at...Kenneth CookApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 20260
4th Annual Batesville Main Street Renaissance Faire Set for SaturdayKenneth CookApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 20260
Benefit Concert Set for Saturday to Support Family of Late...Kenneth CookApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 20260
Lyon College Plans 7th Scots Spectacular Fundraiser Set for April...Kenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 20260
White River Fan Con Set for February 20-22 at Batesville...Kenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 15, 2026February 14, 2026February 15, 20260
Lyon College to Honor Spring 2026 Graduates at May 16 Commencement CeremonyKenneth CookMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026May 6, 2026May 6, 20260215BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2026 graduates during commencement...
Lyon College Announces Gina Garrett as Vice President of AdvancementKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 20260853
Lyon College to Host Spring 2026 Career Expo Feb. 24Kenneth CookFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 20260352
Lyon College Invites Public to Visiting Fulbright Scholar’s PresentationsKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 20260151
Cedar Ridge Voters to Decide on New Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility Without Tax IncreaseKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 20260206
Local CrimeBatesville Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Newark Foot PursuitKenneth CookJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026June 5, 2026June 5, 2026064NEWARK, Ark. — A Batesville man faces several felony charges, including simultaneous possession of a...
Local CrimeNewark Man Charged in Haley Lane Residential Burglary and BatteryKenneth CookJune 2, 2026June 4, 2026June 2, 2026June 4, 2026092NEWARK — A 57-year-old Newark man faces felony charges after authorities say he forced entry...
Local CrimeASP INVESTIGATING OFFICER-INVOLVED FATAL SHOOTING IN INDEPENDENCE COUNTYKenneth CookMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026March 25, 2026March 25, 20260221BATESVILLE, Ark. — At the request of the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC), the Arkansas State...
Local CrimeBatesville Man Facing New Meth Delivery Charges While Awaiting Trial on RobberyKenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 20260152BATESVILLE — A 51-year-old Batesville man already held on felony robbery charges was charged Monday...
Local CrimeNewark Man Charged with Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old, Accused of Suggesting Abortion MethodKenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 20260150NEWPORT — A 20-year-old Newark man is free on $10,000 bond after being charged with...
Local CrimeLarge Meth Seizure Prevented from Reaching Independence County CommunitiesKenneth CookMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026March 5, 2026March 5, 20260290NEWPORT — The 3rd Drug Task Force, operating in Jackson County, collaborated with the Drug...
Heat and Humidity to Build Across Arkansas This WeekendKenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026by Kenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260
Today’s Severe Weather Outlook: Slight Risk for Parts of Arkansas on TuesdayKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026by Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 20260
Mowing Lawns and Road Safety: Why Grass Clippings on Roads Can Be Dangerous for MotorcyclistsKenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
Did Growing Up With More Freedom Make Earlier Generations More Resilient?Kenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026
Tick Activity at Highest Level in a Decade Across U.S., Arkansas Health Officials Urge CautionKenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 30, 2026May 29, 2026May 30, 2026
‘The Fallen 13: A Ride to Remember’ Motorcycle Event Scheduled for August 29Kenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
2nd Annual DAV Motorcycle Run Set for April 18 at Drasco’s Trading PostKenneth CookFebruary 16, 2026February 16, 2026February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
Regional/State CrimeU.S. Marshals Seek Armed White County Fugitive Accused of Shooting BrotherKenneth CookJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026June 13, 2026June 13, 202608WHITE COUNTY, Ark. — The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help...
Regional/State CrimeSharp County Coroner-Elect Seth Wortham Arrested on Theft, Evidence ChargesKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026June 12, 2026June 13, 2026015ASH FLAT, Ark. — Seth Wortham, elected coroner for Sharp County, was arrested and...
Regional/State CrimeFULTON COUNTY MAN ARRESTED IN DEATH OF WOMAN FOUND IN GLENCOE HOUSE FIREKenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026May 30, 2026063SALEM, Ark. — A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after investigators discovered the body...
Regional/State CrimeRussellville Man Sentenced to 96 Years After Pleading Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse and Bestiality ChargesKenneth CookApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026077RUSSELLVILLE — A 25-year-old Russellville man was sentenced to 96 years in prison Monday...
State NewsJudge Dismisses Murder Charge Against Lonoke County Sheriff Candidate Aaron SpencerKenneth CookJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026June 4, 2026June 4, 20260201LONOKE, Ark. — A judge on Thursday dismissed a second-degree murder charge against Aaron...
State NewsPearl Harbor Sailor Royle Luker Returning Home to Arkansas for Burial After 84 YearsKenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026May 29, 2026May 29, 20260100RUSSELLVILLE — The remains of Royle Bradford Luker, a North Little Rock sailor killed...
State NewsDON’T RISK IT ON 4/20:DRIVE HIGH, GET A DWIKenneth CookApril 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026April 18, 2026082LITTLE ROCK – Ahead of April 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic...
State NewsPlan For a Sober Ride Before ST. PATRICK’S DAY Festivities BeginKenneth CookMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026March 9, 2026March 9, 20260256LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — St. Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations will take place across the country on...
State BusinessLockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New Munitions Acceleration Center in CamdenKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 20260271CAMDEN, Ark. — Lockheed Martin officially broke ground Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2026, on a...
State BusinessArkansas Farmers Can Now Apply for New Sales Tax Exemption Card on Essential SuppliesKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 20260179Little Rock, AR – Arkansas farmers have a new tool to simplify claiming sales...
State BusinessEnd of CPB Funding Forces Major Changes to Public Broadcasting in ArkansasKenneth CookDecember 12, 2025January 7, 2026December 12, 2025January 7, 20260273LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has...
State BusinessNorth Little Rock Breaks Ground on $25 Million Arena District Near Simmons Bank ArenaKenneth CookNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 20250208NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — City officials and developers formally broke ground this week...
State SportsRazorbacks Advance to SEC Semifinals, Now Set for NCAA Tournament as No. 4 SeedKenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 20260274FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team advanced deep into the SEC Tournament...
State SportsBrawl Erupts After Barton-England High School Basketball Game in PoyenKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 20260108POYEN — A large brawl involving players, fans and spectators broke out at the...
State SportsRazorback Guard Darius Acuff Jr. Sweeps SEC Player and Freshman of the Year HonorsKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 20260157FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas men’s basketball guard Darius Acuff Jr. was named SEC Player of...
State SportsLou Holtz, Razorbacks’ Transformative Coach, Dies at 89Kenneth CookMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026March 4, 2026March 4, 202601579FAYETTEVILLE — Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who turned the...
State EntertainmentWynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge Announce Co-Headlining Tour Stop at Walmart AMP in RogersKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 20260160ROGERS — Grammy Award-winning artists Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge will bring their co-headlining...
State EntertainmentFive Finger Death Punch Announces Rogers Stop on 20th Anniversary World Tour at Walmart AMPKenneth CookJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 202601355Rogers, AR – Hard-rock veterans Five Finger Death Punch have added a Northwest Arkansas...
State EntertainmentCountry Star Gary Allan Announces Jonesboro Concert ,Tickets On Sale December 5Kenneth CookDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 20250413JONESBORO, Ark. — Country music artist Gary Allan is set to bring his tour...
State EntertainmentEvanescence Comes Home to Arkansas During 2026 World TourKenneth CookDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 20250255NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence, formed in Little Rock,...
US NewsOne Dead, 10 Injured in Midland, Texas, Mass Shooting; Suspect KilledKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 20260158MIDLAND, Texas — One person was killed and 10 others were injured Friday morning...
US NewsGas Prices Climb in Arkansas Amid Global Oil Supply DisruptionsKenneth CookMay 29, 2026May 29, 2026May 29, 2026May 29, 20260126BATESVILLE — Rising gasoline prices are hitting drivers across Independence County and the rest...
US NewsMurder Charge Dropped in Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting CaseKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 20260140KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri prosecutors dropped a second-degree murder charge Monday against Dominic...
US NewsNo Arrests Made After SWAT Operation Near Home of Missing Nancy GuthrieKenneth CookFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026February 15, 2026February 15, 20260209TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities executed a federal search warrant at a residence near the...
US SportsBREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas, New $3B Stadium Planned for 2031Kenneth CookDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 20250222KANSAS CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs, one of the most successful franchises in...
US SportsCowboys Defensive End Marshawn Kneeland Dies by Suicide After Police Chase, Authorities SayKenneth CookNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025November 6, 2025November 6, 20250247FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, a 24-year-old second-year player, died...
US SportsFormer Hog Cam Little Shatters NFL Record with Epic 68-Yard Field GoalKenneth CookNovember 3, 2025November 3, 2025November 3, 2025November 3, 20250349LAS VEGAS – Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history Sunday, drilling a...
US SportsArkansas Native Austin Reaves Drops Career-High 51 Points in Lakers’ Win Over KingsKenneth CookOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025October 27, 2025October 27, 20250403BATESVILLE, Ark. – Austin Reaves, the 27-year-old guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who...
EditorialLetters to the Editor: Breaking Limits – Camden Nutt’s Inspiring JourneyKenneth CookNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 20250399BATESVILLE, Ark. – Welcome to the inaugural edition of Letters to the Editor in...
EditorialBatesville Road Safety Spotlight: Older Drivers, Younger Drivers, and Distracted Driving Outpace DWI Crashes.Kenneth CookSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 2025September 23, 2025September 23, 20250382New insights from crash data analysis reveal that crashes involving older drivers, younger drivers,...
EditorialThe Case of Brooke Allensworth Remains Unsolved After Seven YearsKenneth CookAugust 25, 2025August 25, 2025August 25, 2025August 25, 20250648Oil Trough, Ark. — August 24, 2025Seven years after Brooke Lairson Allensworth vanished from...
EditorialThe Legacy of White Flight and Modern Echoes in Sharp County’s Whites-Only EnclaveKenneth CookJuly 26, 2025July 26, 2025July 26, 2025July 26, 20250479Batesville, AR – The historical phenomenon of white flight, which transformed American cities across...