Tick Activity at Highest Level in a Decade Across U.S., Arkansas Health Officials Urge Caution
BATESVILLE — Tick activity across the United States is reaching levels not seen in nearly a decade, with emergency department visits for tick bites at...
Author : Kenneth Cook
Heat and Humidity to Build Across Arkansas This Weekend
BATESVILLE — Temperatures and humidity are forecast to climb across much of Arkansas this weekend, with heat indices creating uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions for...
Gas Prices Climb in Arkansas Amid Global Oil Supply Disruptions
BATESVILLE — Rising gasoline prices are hitting drivers across Independence County and the rest of Arkansas as global oil markets grapple with major supply disruptions...
Pearl Harbor Sailor Royle Luker Returning Home to Arkansas for Burial After 84 Years
RUSSELLVILLE — The remains of Royle Bradford Luker, a North Little Rock sailor killed at Pearl Harbor when he was 17, are returning to Arkansas...
Batesville Rodeo Arena Set for Two Nights of Professional Competition
BATESVILLE — A professional rodeo will return to Independence County next month, with two nights of competition scheduled at the Batesville Rodeo Arena. Experience Independence...
Lyon College to Honor Spring 2026 Graduates at May 16 Commencement Ceremony
BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2026 graduates during commencement exercises at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, in Couch Garden...
Joe Denim to Perform High-Energy Comedy and Music Show at The Basement
BATESVILLE — Comedian and musician Joe Denim will bring his unique blend of comedy, music and crowd interaction to The Basement in downtown Batesville on...
4th Annual Batesville Main Street Renaissance Faire Set for Saturday
BATESVILLE — The 4th Annual Batesville Main Street Renaissance Faire will take place Saturday, April 25, from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. along historic Main...
Benefit Concert Set for Saturday to Support Family of Late Musician Mike Foster
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Community Theatre will host a benefit concert Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. to honor the late Mike Foster and raise...
Russellville Man Sentenced to 96 Years After Pleading Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse and Bestiality Charges
RUSSELLVILLE — A 25-year-old Russellville man was sentenced to 96 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty in Pope County Circuit Court to dozens of...
