Local Food Pantries Open to Serve Independence County Families
Independence County WRAAA 541 Barnet Dr, Batesville, AR 72501 870-793-5358 Food Pantry – Open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Batesville Help and Hope 2622 E Main...
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Fourth Minor Quake This Month Jolts Northeast Arkansas Near Pleasant Plains
PLEASANT PLAINS, Ark. – Residents in White and Independence counties felt another subtle rumble late Monday as a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck just south of...
Independence County Sheriff Issues Halloween Safety Guidelines Amid Statewide Sex Offender Restrictions
BATESVILLE, Ark. – With Halloween approaching, the Independence County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of statewide measures to ensure community safety, including strict rules for...
Community Encouraged to Support Roadside Cleanup Volunteer Rex Williams
A Batesville man’s dedication to cleaning up the roads we all travel continues to be a shining example of community pride. Rex Williams has once...
Lyon College Student Explores Psychedelics as Potential Tools Against Opioid Addiction
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Levi Neal, a biomedical science student at Lyon College from the rural town of Lead Hill, spent his summer investigating whether psychedelic...
Local Dog Trainer Expands Efforts to Find Forever Homes for Foster Puppies
Batesville, AR — October 23, 2025 — Freedom’s Calling Canine Training, in collaboration with the Humane Society of Independence County, is working to find loving...
Carmen Duncan Announces Bid for Independence County Circuit Clerk
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Carmen Duncan, who has served as Deputy Circuit Clerk for Independence County for the past seven years, announced her candidacy for the...
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...
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...
