Six women filed a civil lawsuit May 20 in Craighead County alleging church officials failed to stop years of sexual abuse committed by former children’s pastor Anthony “Tony” Waller in Jonesboro. The complaint was filed…
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Jacksonville Police Identify 6-Year-Old Victim In Fatal Shooting Investigation
Jacksonville Police have identified the 6-year-old boy killed in a shooting Sunday evening as A’mir Houston. According to Jacksonville Police, officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near South Highway 161. Investigators…
105th Independence County Fair Pageant Registration Now Open In Batesville Arkansas
Registration is now open for the 105th Independence County Fair Pageants scheduled during the 2026 Independence County Fair in Batesville. Organizers announced pageants are open to contestants ranging from 6 months through 21 years of…
105th Independence County Fair Vendor Registration Now Open deadline is Friday, May 29
Vendor registration is now officially open for the 105th Independence County Fair as organizers prepare for another major celebration in Independence County during America 250 festivities. Fair officials are currently accepting registrations for food vendors,…
Westview Missionary Baptist Church Celebrating 40th Anniversary In Searcy Arkansas
Westview Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th church anniversary on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a special worship service and gospel music in Searcy. The celebration will begin at 11 AM at the church…
Fellowship Baptist Church Southside Hosting Illumination Station Vacation Bible School
Fellowship Baptist Church in Southside is inviting area families and children to attend its upcoming “Illumination Station” themed Vacation Bible School beginning June 1. The church, located at 1003 Batesville Boulevard in Southside, will host…
The Arkansas Department of Transportation To Break Ground On Interstate 57 Interchange Upgrade In Cabot Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, May 28, for a major upgrade project at the Highway 5 and Interstate 57 interchange in Cabot. The public is invited to attend the…
Registration Open For 2026 Bill Walmsley Scots Golf Classic In Batesville Arkansas
Registration is now underway for the 5th annual Bill Walmsley Scots Golf Classic scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Organizers say the golf tournament supports Lyon Athletics…
Homecoming Hootenanny Concert Planned This Memorial Day Weekend At Ozark Folk Center State Park
Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View will host its annual Homecoming Hootenanny concert event May 22-23 during Memorial Day weekend with 2 nights of live Ozark music and dancing beginning at 7 PM…
Mannie Bradley Benefit Fundraiser Planned In Shirley Arkansas To Help Fight Congenital Glaucoma
Community members are coming together in Shirley to support Mannie Bradley during a special benefit fundraiser on Friday, May 22, beginning at 5 PM in Downtown Shirley. Organizers say the event will help raise money…
