Community Continues Rallying Behind Rex Williams’ Cleanup MissionKenneth CookJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026June 18, 2026June 18, 20260For years, Rex Williams has quietly worked to keep the roadsides of Batesville and Independence...
Arkansas National Guard Plans Statewide Flyovers for America...Kenneth CookJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026
Boozman Releases Discussion Draft of 2026 Farm BillKenneth CookJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026by Kenneth CookJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026021WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition...
Local Entrepreneur Jeri Turner Turns Hard Work and Vision Into Thriving Salon, Boutique, and Event SpaceKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 2026June 12, 20260103
From a Summer Dream to a Community Tradition: RC Fireworks Opens New Permanent LocationKenneth CookJune 12, 2026June 13, 2026June 12, 2026June 13, 20260221
RODRIGUEZ JOINS FIRST COMMUNITY BANK MORTGAGE TEAMKenneth CookMay 22, 2026June 13, 2026May 22, 2026June 13, 2026026
Hurley Joins First Community Bank Marketing TeamKenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 20260210
Cave City Watermelon Festival Returns July 23-25 for 46th YearKenneth CookJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026June 17, 2026June 17, 20260
Independence County Fair Set for June 5–13 with Carnival, Livestock Shows, Pageants...Kenneth CookMay 30, 2026May 30, 2026
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, 2026May 29, 2026May 29, 20260
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
Lyon College Bill Walmsley Golf Classic Raises Support For Fighting Scots AthleticsKenneth CookJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026June 24, 2026June 24, 2026028BATESVILLE, AR – The annual Bill Walmsley Golf Classic once again brought together alumni, community members,...
Lyon College hires Matthew Petersen as new head coach of women’s basketball.Kenneth CookJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 20260144
Samuel McLelland Named General Counsel for Lyon CollegeKenneth CookJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026June 13, 2026June 13, 2026069
Lyon College to Honor Spring 2026 Graduates at May 16 Commencement CeremonyKenneth CookMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026May 6, 2026May 6, 20260246
Lyon College Announces Gina Garrett as Vice President of AdvancementKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 20260869
Local CrimeBatesville Preschool Teacher, Two Administrators Charged in Alleged Assaults on ChildrenKenneth CookJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026014BATESVILLE — A longtime preschool teacher is facing six misdemeanor charges after surveillance video allegedly...
Local CrimeBatesville Man Arrested in Sting Operation Involving Alleged Attempt to Meet 14-Year-OldKenneth CookJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 2026079BATESVILLE — A 33-year-old Batesville man faces a felony charge of internet stalking of a...
Local CrimeBatesville Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Newark Foot PursuitKenneth CookJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026June 5, 2026June 5, 20260110NEWARK, 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, 20260134NEWARK — 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, 20260238BATESVILLE, 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, 20260170BATESVILLE — A 51-year-old Batesville man already held on felony robbery charges was charged Monday...
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
Surf The Bay Festival Brings Music, Wake Surfing to Fairfield Bay Marina SaturdayKenneth CookJune 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
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
Regional/State CrimeHarrison Man Arrested in White County Child Internet Stalking StingKenneth CookJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026June 24, 2026June 24, 2026036SEARCY — A 39-year-old Harrison man faces a Class Y felony charge after authorities...
Regional/State CrimeSix Arrested Following Drug Raid at Calico Rock ResidenceKenneth CookJune 17, 2026June 17, 2026June 17, 2026June 17, 2026079CALICO ROCK — A law enforcement response to an informant’s tip resulted in the...
Regional/State CrimeSage Man Held on $250,000 Bond in Multiple Child Sex Crime CasesKenneth CookJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026June 16, 2026June 16, 2026089SAGE, Ark. — A 42-year-old Sage man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say...
Regional/State CrimeFederal Operation Viper Yields 39 Arrests, Firearms Seizures in ArkansasKenneth CookJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026June 16, 2026June 16, 2026067LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Federal authorities announced Tuesday that Operation Viper, a multi-agency effort...
State NewsRegistration Opens for 2026 Urban Archery Deer Hunts in North-Central ArkansasKenneth CookJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026015LITTLE ROCK — Hunters interested in helping manage urban deer populations can now register...
State NewsJudge Dismisses Murder Charge Against Lonoke County Sheriff Candidate Aaron SpencerKenneth CookJune 4, 2026June 4, 2026June 4, 2026June 4, 20260238LONOKE, 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, 20260121RUSSELLVILLE — 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, 20260101LITTLE ROCK – Ahead of April 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic...
State BusinessLockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New Munitions Acceleration Center in CamdenKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 20260284CAMDEN, 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, 20260195Little 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, 20260286LITTLE 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, 20250221NORTH 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, 20260294FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 20260123POYEN — 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, 20260172FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 202601594FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 20260173ROGERS — 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, 202601377Rogers, 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, 20250424JONESBORO, 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, 20250272NORTH 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, 20260239MIDLAND, 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, 20260162BATESVILLE — 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, 20260153KANSAS 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, 20260224TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities executed a federal search warrant at a residence near the...
US SportsCedar Ridge Graduate Austin Reaves Agrees to Record $185 Million Deal with LakersKenneth CookJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026June 25, 2026010Los Angeles, Ca — Austin Reaves, a Cedar Ridge High School graduate from Newark,...
US SportsBREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas, New $3B Stadium Planned for 2031Kenneth CookDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 20250235KANSAS 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, 20250257FRISCO, 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, 20250362LAS VEGAS – Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history Sunday, drilling a...
EditorialLetters to the Editor: Breaking Limits – Camden Nutt’s Inspiring JourneyKenneth CookNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 20250412BATESVILLE, 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, 20250395New 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, 20250665Oil 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, 20250491Batesville, AR – The historical phenomenon of white flight, which transformed American cities across...