The Beebe City Council is taking a closer look at a proposed municipal improvement district connected to the planned Windwood Meadows subdivision. During its July 27, 2026, meeting, council members postponed action on the proposal…
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Vendors Invited to Participate in 2026 Cleburne County Ozark Trail Festival
Vendors, food trucks, artists, crafters, businesses and community organizations are invited to participate in the 2026 Cleburne County Ozark Trail Festival, scheduled for Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, at Spring Park in Heber…
Newport Schools Expand Free Meal Programs to Keep Greyhounds Fueled Throughout the Day
Newport school officials are building upon last year’s student nutrition programs to help ensure no Greyhound has to learn or participate in school activities on an empty stomach. Students will have access to free breakfast…
Batesville City Council Approves Police Upgrades, Banking Ordinance and Pool Repairs
The Batesville City Council approved funding for police department facility upgrades, adopted an electronic banking ordinance and authorized replacement of a swimming pool diving board platform during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.…
Chris Hill Completes Year 2 of Community Development Institute
Chris Hill, director of marketing and communications for the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed Year 2 of the Community Development Institute at the University of Central Arkansas. A professional development scholarship provided by…
UPDATE: Suspect Still Sought After Floyd Country Store Stabbing; Authorities Say Public Is Not in Danger
The White County Sheriff’s Office says investigators are continuing to search for a man suspected in a Tuesday night stabbing at Floyd Country Store, formerly known as Moose’s Country Store. The White County Sheriff’s Office…
Heber Springs City Council Approves $10,000 for Airport Improvements
The Heber Springs City Council has approved up to $10,000 from the city’s general fund to support maintenance and improvements at the Heber Springs Municipal Airport. The action came during the council’s July 16, 2026,…
Jacob’s Place Launches Shoe Drive to Fund Future Housing for Homeless Families
Jacob’s Place Homeless Mission is asking White County residents to clean out their closets and donate shoes during an August–September fundraiser supporting children and families experiencing homelessness. The organization will collect gently worn, used…
Rickey Martin Jr. Sentenced to 25 Years for McCrory Armed Robbery and Assault on Deputy
A man convicted in connection with an aggravated robbery in McCrory and an assault on a Woodruff County Sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 25 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Woodruff County Sheriff’s…
Cave City Selected as Newest Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Hub
Cave City has officially been selected as the newest hub in the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads Program, expanding outdoor recreation and rural tourism opportunities across Independence and Sharp counties. Known as R3, the statewide program…
