Early Morning Structure Fire Destroys Home, Burns 10...Kenneth CookJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 20260Emergency crews responded to a structure fire in the Hutchinson Mountain area at approximately 3:23...
Ambulance Crash in Newport Injures Four During Patient...Kenneth CookDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Trump Pardons Former Nursing Home Exec Behind Skyline...Kenneth CookNovember 30, 2025November 30, 2025
FCB Hires Katherine Harris as Senior VP of Retail Sales StrategyKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026by Kenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 20260117Batesville, AR (January 29, 2026) First Community Bank has announced the hiring of Katherine Harris...
FutureFuel Reports Larger Q3 Loss as Biofuel Pause Deepens Revenue HitKenneth CookNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 20250132
7 Brew Coffee Celebrates Times Square Milestone with Strong Arkansas RootsKenneth CookNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025November 11, 2025November 11, 20250144
$1.5 Million Grant to Boost Affordable Housing in BatesvilleKenneth CookOctober 27, 2025November 3, 2025October 27, 2025November 3, 20250247
First Community Bank Promotes BradleyKenneth CookOctober 27, 2025November 3, 2025October 27, 2025November 3, 20250600
John 3:16 Ministries Winter Blast Fundraiser Rescheduled for February 7 in CharlotteKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 20260
Undercover Band Returns to Rock Fox Creek BBQ in BatesvilleKenneth CookJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Spooky Fun Awaits: Halloween Events Line Up in Batesville This...Kenneth CookOctober 11, 2025October 11, 2025October 11, 2025October 11, 20250
Family-Friendly Halloween Carnival Set for Independence County LibraryKenneth CookOctober 11, 2025October 11, 2025October 11, 2025October 11, 20250
Cushman Miners Day:2025 Celebrating Heritage and History in Sharp CountyKenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 26, 2025September 25, 2025September 26, 20250
Fall Lineup at BCT Batesville Community Theater: Auditions, Mysteries, and...Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025September 25, 2025September 25, 20250
Dueling Pianos Lights Up Downtown Batesville: A Night of Music...Kenneth CookSeptember 25, 2025September 25, 2025September 25, 2025September 25, 20250
Lyon College Announces Gina Garrett as Vice President of AdvancementKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026011BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has announced the promotion of Gina Garrett,...
Lyon College to Host Spring 2026 Career Expo Feb. 24Kenneth CookFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 20260160
Lyon College Invites Public to Visiting Fulbright Scholar’s PresentationsKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026034
Cedar Ridge Voters to Decide on New Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility Without Tax IncreaseKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026094
James L. ‘Skip’ Rutherford III Donates Black History Books to Lyon College Library, Bringing Donation Total to 82Kenneth CookJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026January 19, 2026January 19, 2026035
Local CrimeDrug Task Force Seizes Large Amounts of Prescription Drugs, Suspected Fentanyl in Independence CountyKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026044BATESVILLE, Ark. — The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force has seized more than 250...
Local CrimeMan Arrested After Break-In at Lifeline Southern Baptist Church in Independence CountyKenneth CookJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026January 15, 2026January 15, 202601743Independence County, AR – A 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening after being discovered inside...
Local CrimeFormer Director of Nursing at Batesville Facility Accused of Stealing Hundreds of Prescription Pills from ResidentsKenneth CookJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 20260343Batesville, AR – A former director of nursing at The Springs of Batesville Nursing Home...
Local CrimeAffidavit: Man Allegedly Rams Jeep into Garage Multiple Times in Independence County DisturbanceKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260263Independence County, AR – A 49-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly driving a...
Local CrimeBatesville postmaster charged in child exploitation investigationKenneth CookJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 20260118BATESVILLE, Ark. — The postmaster of Batesville has been arrested and charged with multiple felony...
Local Crime16th Judicial District Drug Task Force Busts Multiple Suspects in Multi-County Narcotics SweepKenneth CookNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025November 14, 2025November 14, 20250154BATESVILLE, Ark. — The 16th Judicial District Drug Task Force has wrapped up a series...
Another Arctic Plunge Set to Grip Arkansas This Weekend with Bitter Cold...Kenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026by Kenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 20260
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for North Arkansas; Wind Chills to Drop to...Kenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026by Kenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 20260
Little Rock Anime Fest Returns to Statehouse Convention Center February 7-8Kenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026
Valentine’s Day Art Workshop for Kids: Box of Chocolates 💝🎨Kenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026
BAAC Launches New Monthly Craft Night to Spark Creativity and CommunityKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026
Annual Arkansas Marine Expo returns to Little Rock in JanuaryKenneth CookJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026
Giving Tuesday: How to Protect Your Donations and Spot Scams Before It’s Too LateKenneth CookDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 2025
Regional/State CrimeUS Marshals Lead Major Springdale Operation Resulting in 340 Arrests and Recovery of Missing ChildKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026010SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation led by the United States...
Regional/State CrimeNine Arrested in Hot Springs Sting Targeting Sexual Solicitation Websites, AG Griffin AnnouncesKenneth CookFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 2026February 13, 2026029HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday, Feb. 13, 2026,...
Regional/State CrimeBAXTER COUNTY MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL SOLICITATION OF MINORSKenneth CookJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026January 21, 2026January 21, 2026039 A Baxter County man, 48 year old KENNY RAY SLACK, was arrested...
Regional/State CrimeCharges upgraded to second-degree murder in Walnut Ridge Main Street Pizza investigationKenneth CookJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 2026January 19, 2026January 19, 2026041WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — Charges have been upgraded in connection with a deadly altercation...
State NewsHeavy Snow and Ice from Recent Winter Storm Cause Multiple Building Collapses Across ArkansasKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026056BATESVILLE, Ark. — The powerful winter storm that struck Arkansas from Jan. 23-26, 2026,...
State NewsLonoke County Sheriff John Staley Turns Off Comments on Re-Election Facebook Post Amid BacklashKenneth CookJanuary 15, 2026January 16, 2026January 15, 2026January 16, 20260783Lonoke County, AR – Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley recently disabled comments on a...
State NewsMultiple Protests Held in Little Rock Against Fatal ICE Shooting in MinneapolisKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026091Little Rock, AR – Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Little Rock on Saturday, January...
State NewsHeavy Law Enforcement Presence Floods England, AR, Amid Gang-Related Violence ConcernsKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260132England, AR – Dozens of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies descended on the...
State BusinessLockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New Munitions Acceleration Center in CamdenKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 20260137CAMDEN, 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, 2026088Little 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, 20260177LITTLE 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, 20250118NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — City officials and developers formally broke ground this week...
State SportsFour Top Arkansas Recruits Flip to Razorbacks Following Ryan Silverfield’s HiringKenneth CookDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 2025December 2, 20250106FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas’ football program is experiencing a surge of recruiting momentum less...
State SportsArkansas Razorbacks Tap Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield as New Head Football Coach Amid Fan BacklashKenneth CookDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 2025December 1, 20250125FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas has officially named Ryan Silverfield as the...
State SportsUSF Coach Alex Golesh Expected to Become Next Arkansas Razorbacks Head CoachKenneth CookNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025November 27, 2025November 27, 20250185FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas officials appear to be closing in on their...
State SportsLetters to the Editor: Arkansas Strongman Athletes Set to Represent the State at USS NationalsKenneth CookNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 20250159By Jordan Miller, Moorefield Batesville and the surrounding region will be represented on a...
State EntertainmentFive Finger Death Punch Announces Rogers Stop on 20th Anniversary World Tour at Walmart AMPKenneth CookJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 2026January 13, 202601188Rogers, 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, 20250326JONESBORO, 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, 20250145NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence, formed in Little Rock,...
State EntertainmentRock Legends Journey to Bring ‘Final Frontier Tour’ to Simmons Bank Arena in 2026Kenneth CookNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 2025November 7, 20250339NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Journey has announced its Final Frontier Tour, a 60-date...
US NewsU.S. Citizens Enlisting in Military to Protect Undocumented Parents from DeportationKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260244Nationwide – Amid intensified immigration enforcement under President Trump’s second term, a growing number...
US NewsASP recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month, highlights 2025 victim-centered operations, child recovery effortsKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260155LITTLE ROCK, AR — “We are confronting human trafficking head-on in Arkansas,” said Col. Mike...
US NewsMissing Chickasha Boy Ryan “RJ” Davis Jr. Found Safe After Week-Long SearchKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260130Chickasha, OK – A 12-year-old boy who vanished more than a week ago amid...
US NewsTrump ‘Inclined’ to Bar ExxonMobil from Venezuela Oil Investments After CEO Calls Country ‘Uninvestable’Kenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260299Washington, DC – President Donald Trump said Sunday he is “inclined” to exclude ExxonMobil...
US SportsBREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas, New $3B Stadium Planned for 2031Kenneth CookDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 20250122KANSAS 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, 20250156FRISCO, 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, 20250253LAS 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, 20250306BATESVILLE, 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, 20250257BATESVILLE, 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, 20250294New 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, 20250496Oil 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, 20250387Batesville, AR – The historical phenomenon of white flight, which transformed American cities across...