Cave City Advances to Round 2 in National Strongest Town Contest
CAVE CITY — Cave City has advanced to the Elite Eight in the 10th annual Strongest Town Contest hosted by Strong Towns, now competing head-to-head...
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Batesville City Council to Consider FAA Grant Resolution for Runway Rehabilitation
BATESVILLE — The Batesville City Council is set to consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a multimillion-dollar Federal Aviation Administration grant to...
Severe Storms Pound Independence County; No Tornado Confirmed in Charlotte or Cord Areas
BATESVILLE — Severe thunderstorms that rolled through Independence County early Saturday morning, March 7, downed dozens of trees, damaged structures, knocked out power to thousands...
Independence County Voters Return Incumbents in Key Races, Reshape 16th Judicial District Bench in March 3 Primary
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Independence County voters overwhelmingly supported incumbents in major county offices during Tuesday’s preferential primary election, while nonpartisan judicial races in the 16th...
Spotlight: David B. Jones Campaigns for Justice of the Peace, District 5 in Independence County
BATESVILLE, Ark. — David B. Jones, a U.S. Air Force veteran and 23-year retiree from the Arkansas State Police, has announced his candidacy for Justice...
Spotlight: Gena Lawrence Campaigns for Independence County Clerk
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Gena Lawrence, a lifelong resident of Independence County, is running as a Republican candidate for County Clerk in the March 3, 2026,...
Spotlight: Lisa Ann Drake Campaigns for Independence County Clerk
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Lisa Ann Drake, a Republican candidate for Independence County Clerk, is seeking the open seat in the March 3, 2026, preferential primary...
Spotlight: Thomas Kendrick Campaigns for 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge, Division 2
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. — Thomas Kendrick, a longtime attorney who has primarily served as a court-appointed public defender in north-central Arkansas, is running for Circuit...
Spotlight: Scott Davidson Campaigns for 16th Judicial District Circuit Judge, Division 2
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Scott Davidson, a longtime practicing attorney in Batesville, is running for Circuit Judge in Division 2 of the 16th Judicial District in...
