Senator Boozman Honors Kenneth Griffin in ‘Salute to Veterans’ Series
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recently honored the service of Kenneth Griffin, a decorated Air Force veteran from Batesville, Arkansas, in his ongoing ‘Salute to...
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Building a Better Batesville: A Comprehensive Look at the Town’s Revitalization Efforts
Batesville, Arkansas, is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a series of strategic initiatives aimed at revitalizing its infrastructure, community spaces, and recreational facilities. The...
“Quick Response Contained Fire at Midland School; No Injuries Reported
Midland School officials report that a fire alarm at Midland School sounded around 8:10 a.m.early Thursday morning prompting a swift response from local emergency services. The...
Bullet Hole Discovered in Independence County Courthouse Window
This morning, Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery was met with an unsettling sight as he entered his second-floor office in the courthouse. Scattered across the...
Lightning Suspected in Batesville Business Fire
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Fire officials are investigating a fire at Gilly’s Truck & Equipment Sales, located at 150 White Drive, which they believe may have...
“Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Attic Blaze on Delta Street; No Injuries Reported”
Firefighters were dispatched to Delta Street at 11:47 p.m. Upon arrival, the first unit reported heavy smoke, indicating a potential attic fire. An E-2 truck...
Pleasant Plains Woman Killed in Independence County Crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – A tragic accident occurred on Friday, resulting in the death of a Pleasant Plains woman. The Arkansas Department of Public Safety...
Southside Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
SOUTHSIDE, Ark. – A man died Wednesday morning when his motorcycle crashed into a van that turned in front of him. Arkansas State Police reported...
Train Derailment in White Co. Evacuation Underway.
PLEASE AVOID HIGHWAY 367 FROM MCRAE CITY TO BOWMAN RD./ HIGHWAY 367 INTERSECTION. THERE HAS BEEN A HAZMAT SITUATION WITH A TRAIN. WE HAVE ALL...
Batesville man killed in two-vehicle crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – A Batesville resident lost his life in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday. According to a crash report from the Arkansas State...
