Dellinger Seeks 16th Judicial Circuit Judgeship in 2026 Election
Batesville, AR – Mathew Gray Dellinger, a seasoned Batesville attorney, announced his candidacy for the 16th Judicial Circuit Judgeship, Division 3, in the March 3,...
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Independence County Enhances Emergency Response with FireTEXT Alert System
Batesville, AR – Independence County has launched FireTEXT, a cutting-edge emergency alert system designed to improve communication and response times for first responders and residents....
New Independence County Senior Citizens Center Opens on Elm Street
Batesville, AR – This week, the Independence County Senior Citizens Center celebrated its grand opening at its new Elm Street location in Batesville, marking a...
Crystal River Cave Tours Reopen in Cave City After Tornado and Personal Loss
Cave City, AR – On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Crystal River Cave Tours in Cave City, Arkansas, welcomed visitors back for the first time since...
Search Underway for Man Missing in White River Near York Island
Melrose, Arkansas, July 6, 2025 – Authorities are conducting an extensive search for a man who went missing on the night of Friday, July 4,...
Sanders Announces Batesville as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on June 5
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Batesville will be recognized as “Capital for a Day” on June 5, as part of...
Batesville to Construct First Roundabout Near Community Center
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Batesville is moving forward with plans to build its first roundabout at the intersection of 20th and Myers Street, near the Batesville...
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...
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...
