Batesville Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A routine stop at a local gas station turned into a life-changing moment for Jacob Wood of Batesville, who recently claimed...
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Small Aircraft Crash in Independence County Claims Life of Local Businessman
Tragedy struck Independence County yesterday as a small aircraft crashed and became entangled in power lines. Rescue crews responded swiftly to the scene, but tragically,...
House Fire Destroys Rosewood Street Residence
A devastating house fire on Rosewood Street destroyed a residence late Sunday night, Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery confirmed. The fire at 135 Rosewood was...
78-Year-Old Woman Killed in Highway Accident in Independence County
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman in Independence County on Friday evening. Doris Lillard, a resident of Gideon, was crossing State...
Chaney Taylor To Become New State District Judge
Independence County Clerk Tracey Mitchell administers the oath of office to Chaney Taylor, who will become District Judge for the new State District 14, which...
Batesville and State Law Enforcement Will Be In Full Force New Years Night
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Local law enforcement agencies in Batesville and across Independence County are ramping up efforts to keep roadways safe this holiday season as...
Judge Chaney Taylor Issues Message To Citizens
This month, the Independence County District Court celebrates its Twentieth Anniversary in its current location at 549 W. Main in Batesville. The building was completed...
First Community Bank Donates $500,000 for White River Health Oncology Center Expansion
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The White River Health Foundation announced a lead donation of $500,000 from First Community Bank to support the expansion of White River...
Batesville Advances Infrastructure and Recreation Projects
At the recent Batesville City Council meeting, Public Works Engineer Damon Johnson outlined several key city projects aimed at fostering economic growth and enhancing community...
Batesville Police Department Reports Increased Activity and Upgrades
At the recent Batesville City Council meeting, Police Chief John Scarbrough presented a detailed monthly report highlighting a significant uptick in police activity. Calls increased...
