White River Contaminated by 1.2 Million Gallons of Raw Sewage
Residents along the White River, including those in Batesville, are voicing growing concerns after a recent investigative report revealed more than 1.2 million gallons of...
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Lyon College to Give Back to Community During 31st Annual Service Day on Oct. 22
BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will celebrate its 31st Annual Service Day on Tuesday, Oct. 22, bringing together students, faculty and staff to give back to...
Independence County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Batesville Woman
Authorities in Independence County are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jonnah Moffitt, a Batesville woman reported missing since earlier this week. The Independence...
Pioneers Score Big: Brandon Burlsworth Foundation Treats Batesville Kids to Razorbacks vs. Notre Dame Game
In a heartwarming gesture that blended community spirit with Razorback pride, the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation today took a group of kids from Batesville schools to...
Cave City Rises Stronger: Six Months After Devastating EF-3 Tornado, Community Charts Bold Path Forward
Six months after an EF-3 tornado ravaged Cave City on March 14, 2025, the resilient Sharp County town is not just rebuilding—it’s reimagining itself. At...
Batesville City Council Tackles Water Deal, Infrastructure, and Appointments
Batesville, AR – September 23, 2025 The Batesville City Council convened Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m., addressing a range of pressing issues including a new...
Batesville’s Commitment to Safer Sidewalks: Progress and Plans for a More Accessible City
Batesville is taking bold steps to enhance its sidewalk network, ensuring safer and more accessible pathways for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and all residents. The city...
Record-Breaking Cave City Watermelon Auction Pumps $20K into Community Programs
CAVE CITY, Ark. – The 45th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival proved once again that asmall town with a big heart can make a lasting...
Strong Turnout Marks Charlie Kirk Vigil in Batesville Despite Rain
Batesville, Ark. – A vigil held in Batesville to honor Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA who was recently killed, drew a significant...
Rotary Club of Batesville Launches 2025 Angel Tree Program
Applications Open October 1–31 for Children Served by Independence County DHS BATESVILLE, Arkansas — The Rotary Club of Batesville is kicking off its annual Angel Tree...
