Cave City Advances to Round 2 in National...Kenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 20260CAVE CITY — Cave City has advanced to the Elite Eight in the 10th annual...
Severe Storms Pound Independence County; No Tornado Confirmed...Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Hurley Joins First Community Bank Marketing TeamKenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026by Kenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026097Batesville, AR (March 5, 2026) – First Community Bank is pleased to announce that Tammy...
FCB Hires Katherine Harris as Senior VP of Retail Sales StrategyKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 20260181
FutureFuel Reports Larger Q3 Loss as Biofuel Pause Deepens Revenue HitKenneth CookNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 2025November 13, 20250168
7 Brew Coffee Celebrates Times Square Milestone with Strong Arkansas RootsKenneth CookNovember 11, 2025November 11, 2025November 11, 2025November 11, 20250177
$1.5 Million Grant to Boost Affordable Housing in BatesvilleKenneth CookOctober 27, 2025November 3, 2025October 27, 2025November 3, 20250275
Lyon College Plans 7th Scots Spectacular Fundraiser Set for April 18Kenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 20260
White River Fan Con Set for February 20-22 at Batesville Community CenterKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 15, 2026
John 3:16 Ministries Winter Blast Fundraiser Rescheduled for February 7 in CharlotteKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026
John Parks to Perform Live at Fox Creek BBQ in...Kenneth CookJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 20260
Undercover Band Returns to Rock Fox Creek BBQ in BatesvilleKenneth CookJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 2026January 7, 20260
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
Lyon College Announces Gina Garrett as Vice President of AdvancementKenneth CookFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 2026February 14, 20260786BATESVILLE, 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, 20260284
Lyon College Invites Public to Visiting Fulbright Scholar’s PresentationsKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026096
Cedar Ridge Voters to Decide on New Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility Without Tax IncreaseKenneth CookJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 2026January 29, 20260139
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, 2026068
Local CrimeBatesville Man Facing New Meth Delivery Charges While Awaiting Trial on RobberyKenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026022BATESVILLE — 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, 2026065NEWPORT — 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, 20260204NEWPORT — The 3rd Drug Task Force, operating in Jackson County, collaborated with the Drug...
Local CrimeMan Shot in Batesville Residence; Suspect in Custody.Kenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026March 2, 2026March 2, 20260160BATESVILLE, Ark. — A man was shot Sunday afternoon at a residence on Lindsey Circle...
Local CrimeDrug Task Force Seizes Large Amounts of Prescription Drugs, Suspected Fentanyl in Independence CountyKenneth CookJanuary 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 2026January 31, 20260116BATESVILLE, 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, 202601793Independence County, AR – A 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening after being discovered inside...
Today’s Severe Weather Outlook: Slight Risk for Parts of Arkansas on TuesdayKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026by Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 20260
Severe Weather Threat Continues Through Mid-Week in Arkansas; Calmer Pattern by ThursdayKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026by Kenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 20260
‘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
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
Regional/State CrimeArkansas State Police CID arrests Eureka Springs city councilmanKenneth CookMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 2026March 17, 202602EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. — On Friday, March 13, 2026, Special Agents with the Arkansas State...
Regional/State CrimeBentonville Couple Charged with Child Endangerment, Animal Cruelty After Home Found Covered in Feces, UrineKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026047BENTONVILLE — A Bentonville couple faces multiple felony charges after police discovered children living...
Regional/State CrimeASP seizes 507 pounds of illegal marijuana in Crawford County traffic stopKenneth CookMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 2026March 6, 2026063VAN BUREN, Ark. — Around 8 a.m. on March 2, 2026, an Arkansas State Police...
Regional/State CrimeTwo arrested after vehicle pursuit in Jefferson CountyKenneth CookMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026March 2, 2026March 2, 20260118PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers arrested two suspects on Thursday, February...
State NewsPlan For a Sober Ride Before ST. PATRICK’S DAY Festivities BeginKenneth CookMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026March 9, 2026March 9, 20260177LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — St. Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations will take place across the country on...
State NewsAaron Spencer Wins Lonoke County Sheriff Republican Primary While Awaiting Trial on Murder ChargeKenneth CookMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026March 4, 2026March 4, 20260721CARLISLE, Ark. — Aaron Spencer, charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of...
State NewsHeavy Snow and Ice from Recent Winter Storm Cause Multiple Building Collapses Across ArkansasKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 20260126BATESVILLE, 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, 20260875Lonoke County, AR – Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley recently disabled comments on a...
State BusinessLockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New Munitions Acceleration Center in CamdenKenneth CookJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 2026January 30, 20260205CAMDEN, 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, 20260124Little 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, 20260213LITTLE 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, 20250154NORTH 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, 2026039FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 2026022POYEN — 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, 2026049FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 202601504FAYETTEVILLE — 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, 2026047ROGERS — 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, 202601267Rogers, 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, 20250360JONESBORO, 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, 20250197NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Grammy Award-winning rock band Evanescence, formed in Little Rock,...
US NewsMurder Charge Dropped in Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting CaseKenneth CookMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026March 10, 2026052KANSAS 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, 20260148TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities executed a federal search warrant at a residence near the...
US NewsU.S. Citizens Enlisting in Military to Protect Undocumented Parents from DeportationKenneth CookJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 2026January 12, 20260291Nationwide – 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, 20260195LITTLE ROCK, AR — “We are confronting human trafficking head-on in Arkansas,” said Col. Mike...
US SportsBREAKING: Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas, New $3B Stadium Planned for 2031Kenneth CookDecember 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 2025December 23, 20250164KANSAS 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, 20250189FRISCO, 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, 20250287LAS 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, 20250347BATESVILLE, 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, 20250321BATESVILLE, 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, 20250328New 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, 20250540Oil 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, 20250423Batesville, AR – The historical phenomenon of white flight, which transformed American cities across...