DeMolay Finds a Home in Independence County
Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge #10 has generously agreed to sponsor a new DeMolay Chapter in Independence County. Phoenix DeMolay Chapter is currently seeking applications for...
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Independence County Shifts from Tornado Cleanup to Flood Repairs
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. – After completing tornado cleanup along the Sharp County line, the Independence County Road Department has now turned its attention to flood...
Independence County Jail Population Drops Amid Broader Statewide Overcrowding Issues
BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Independence County jail population has seen a recent decline, with 79 inmates currently in custody as of April—down from numbers earlier...
Riverside Park Closes for Major Redevelopment as Batesville Embraces Revitalization
Batesville, AR – Riverside Park, a cornerstone of Batesville’s recreational landscape, closed this week for a transformative redevelopment project approved by voters in August 2023....
Batesville Officials Defend Water Rates Amid Poultry Plant Discussions
BATESVILLE, Ark. — As Batesville grapples with community concerns over its poultry plants, a city council meeting shed light on the city’s water rate structure,...
Batesville Grapples with Persistent Odor from Poultry Plants
BATESVILLE, Ark. — The foul smell wafting from Batesville’s two major poultry plants—Ozark Mountain Poultry (OMP, now owned by George’s Inc.) and Peco Foods Inc.—has...
Deputies Hailed as Heroes After Rescuing Man from Burning Vehicle in Batesville
BATESVILLE, Ark. – A local father is counting his blessings after a terrifying crash turned into a near-tragedy — one that was narrowly avoided thanks...
Lyon College Scots Volunteer Over Spring Break to Aid Tornado Victims
CAVE CITY, Arkansas – A large group of Lyon College students, including members of the Scots softball team, spent their spring break assisting with cleanup efforts...
Road Closures Update: Multiple Routes Affected by High Water in Independence, Sharp, and Lawrence Counties
April 5, 2025 — 3:20 p.m.Motorists are being urged to use extreme caution as flooding continues to impact several roads throughout Independence County and surrounding...
Arkansas REALTORS Association Offers $300,000 in Tornado Relief Grants
CAVE CITY, Ark. – In response to the devastating tornadoes that recently struck Cave City, Cushman, Diaz, Newport, and Paragould, the Arkansas REALTORS Association (ARA)...
