The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 23, at 1 p.m., to celebrate the newest addition to the Batesville Greenway System in downtown Batesville. The event will take…
Monthly Archives For October 2025
Arkansas State Police Launches “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Distracted Driving Campaign
The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office has launched the statewide distracted driving campaign “Put the Phone Away or Pay”, a high-visibility enforcement effort running NOW through October 25. The campaign reminds drivers about the…
First Electric Cooperative and Connect2First Host Appreciation Lunch for First Responders in Jacksonville
First Electric Cooperative and Connect2First are proud to honor first responders in Jacksonville with a special appreciation lunch. The Hometown Heroes Grill & Chill event recognizes the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping…
Lyon College BSN Program Earns Prestigious CCNE Accreditation
Lyon College announced today that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a mark of the program’s high quality and commitment to…
WATCH: Cement Is Going Into Greers Ferry Lake In New Project
Cement structures are going into Greers Ferry Lake. But don’t worry, it was planned! And encouraged! It was launched by the Greers Ferry Walleye Club. In partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish and the…
WATCH: Pine Bluff House Fire Caught On Camera
It was a disturbing situation in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A local news outlet caught a fire on camera. A large structure fire was reported located near 20th and Elm Street. You can watch footage of…
Massive Independence County Drug Bust Leads to Multiple Felony Charges After Eight-Month Investigation
A months-long drug and alcohol enforcement operation in Independence County has led to multiple felony charges following the arrest of Jessie James Smith, who is accused of distributing methamphetamine and selling alcohol without a license.…
Harding University Announces 2025 Homecoming Celebration Set for October 30–November 1
Harding University has announced plans for its annual Homecoming celebration, scheduled for October 30–November 1, 2025. The weekend will welcome alumni, students, faculty, staff, and guests back to campus to reconnect with the Harding community…
Izard County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect Near Dolph
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person connected to a theft that occurred near Dolph on October 11, 2025. Authorities have released an image of the individual…
CabotFest 2025 Draws Thousands to Downtown Cabot
It was a big weekend in Cabot as CabotFest 2025 returned — bigger than ever. The three-day downtown celebration wrapped up Saturday after a full weekend of rides, games, live music, and plenty of fair…
