The Director of the Cleburne County Public Library has been arrested following an investigation into the misuse of taxpayer funds. Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division took 47-year-old Zackery Cothren into…
Monthly Archives For September 2025
Hart Center Gets Good News In Fairfield Bay
It was confirmed at the Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Public Forum meeting in Fairfield Bay. Mayor Seth Connell announced the news on social media: “ They’re buying a sponsorship at The Hart Center in Fairfield…
Hunt Underway For “Red Wig Bandit” In Arkansas
Have you seen this person? The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect dubbed the “Red Wig Bandit.” The individual is wanted for an armed robbery at a Dollar General in Hensley, Arkansas.…
Billboard Goes Up In Batesville After Deadly Shooting
A message of support has gone up in Batesville, Arkansas after a deadly shooting. The billboard went up in front of Pizza Hut in Batesville. Residents in the area are talking about the incident online.…
White County Couple Makes History After 71 Years
Wow. They’ve been married a whopping 71 years. They just received an award in White County, Arkansas. White County Couple Celebrates 71 Years of Marriage At the White County Fair’s Senior Day, sponsored by Unity…
Rotary Club Launches 2025 Angel Tree Program in Batesville
The Rotary Club of Batesville is kicking off its annual Angel Tree program to brighten the holidays for local children in need. Applications for the 2025 Angel Tree open Wednesday, Oct. 1, and must be…
Searcy to End Curbside Recycling, Transition to Drop-Off Program October 6
The City of Searcy will transition from residential curbside recycling to a drop-off system beginning October 6, 2025, citing high costs and contamination concerns. Residents will be asked to bring recyclables to the Searcy Recycling…
Lyon College to Host First-Ever Football Game at New Bad Boy Mowers Stadium Sept. 13
Lyon College will make history on Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Scots football team plays its first game at Bad Boy Mowers Stadium on the Batesville campus. Kickoff against the Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes is…
ASU-Beebe Selected as One of 15 Nationwide for $75K Metallica Scholars Grant
Arkansas State University-Beebe has been named one of 15 new colleges nationwide selected to join Year 7 of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, supported by a $75,000 grant from the band’s foundation All Within My Hands.…
Batesville College Tops State in Graduation and Retention, Exceeds Enrollment Goals
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville has exceeded enrollment goals for Fall 2025, signing up 1,239 students. But more importantly, the college remains number one in Arkansas for both graduation and retention rates.…
