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Local Crime

Batesville man arrested after authorities find $1 million in methamphetamine during search

Kenneth CookMay 25, 2024June 4, 2024

by Kenneth CookMay 25, 2024June 4, 20240693

A Batesville, Arkansas man is facing multiple drug-related charges after authorities discovered $1 million worth of methamphetamine in his home. The 16th Judicial Drug Task...

Life Style

Louisiana Faces Historic Low in Crawfish Harvest Amidst Adverse Weather

Kenneth CookJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 20240746

Louisiana’s cherished crawfish harvest, a cornerstone of its culinary and cultural identity, is poised to plunge to unprecedented depths in 2024. The culprit? Adverse weather...

Life Style

Hunters in the Natural State Could Encounter Reduced Duck Populations

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 20240714

(Little Rock, AR) – Known for attracting avid duck hunters, is facing a less promising season this year, according to Trey Reid, spokesperson for the...

State News

Arkansas Faces Water Crisis Amid Freezing Temperatures

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 20240772

Little Rock, Ark. – The recent spell of below-freezing temperatures in Arkansas has led to widespread water issues in various cities as the state gradually...

State Business

Arkansas Prepares for New 327 Area Code Implementation in 870 Region

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024June 4, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024June 4, 202401067

(STATEWIDE) – Arkansas residents are gearing up for a significant change in their telephone landscape as the state welcomes the introduction of the new 327...

State Business

AGFC buys 493 acres to add to Jamestown WMA

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024June 4, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024June 4, 20240717

(LITTLE ROCK, AR) — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) made a unanimous decision during its regular meeting on Thursday to grant authority to...

Local Crime

Batesville Man Faces Felony Charges After New Year’s Day High-Speed Chase

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 20240912

A Batesville man, identified as Cortlen Ray Rounds, 32, is now facing a series of felony charges following a high-speed chase on New Year’s Day...

Local Crime

Local Teens Face Legal Consequences for Vandalizing Spring Park

Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 20240652

In a recent incident, Joe Charles Woodson, 19, from Conway, and Ariel Laken Brown, 20, from Benton, alongside other local teenagers, find themselves confronting serious...

Local News

Postponed, Closed, or Delayed Due To Weather

Kenneth CookJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 20240757

The following will be closed or will have altered scheduled for 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: • Bald Knob School-Closed • Batesville School and Preschool-Closed •...

State News

Boil order issued for Mountain View water customers.

Kenneth CookJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

by Kenneth CookJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 20240884

(Mountain View, AR) – Water Authorities and the Arkansas Dept of Health has issued a boil order for their entire system due to the outage....