Congratulations to Tom and Charla Starnes, who have officially joined the ranks of Arkansas State Parks’ most dedicated explorers! The couple recently completed visits to all 52 Arkansas State Parks, wrapping up their adventure at…
Monthly Archives For November 2025
Baptist Health Cancer Center–Heber Springs Opens New Facility Led by UAMS Oncologist Dr. Sarah Jewell
Baptist Health Cancer Center–Heber Springs marked its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday November 14, 2025 and was attended by local officials, healthcare leaders, patients, and community members. The new center, located…
Arkansas Selected as One of 14 States to Receive $5,000 Award for Integrity in News Reporting
The Arkansas Press Association (APA) announced today that Arkansas has been selected as one of 14 states to receive funding for a new $5,000 journalism award recognizing the state’s best example of impartial, objective, and…
ASU-Beebe Chamber Singers to Perform Free Concert Nov. 20
Arkansas State University-Beebe Department of Music will present the ASU-Beebe Singers and Chamber Singers in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Owen Center Theater, 1102 West College Street, Beebe. The free performance…
Arkansas State Police Troopers Seize Over 300 Pounds of Marijuana During I-40 Traffic Stop in Lonoke, Arkansas
On November 13, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a black Toyota Tundra near the 175-mile marker on Interstate 40 for a routine traffic violation. During…
Multi-Convicted Felon Troy R. Loadholt from Russellville Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Conspiracy Tied to White Supremacist Gang
Troy R. Loadholt, a multi-convicted felon from Russellville, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy linked to a white supremacist gang. The 300-month sentence was…
31st Annual Lyon College Service Day Sets New Record for Volunteer Hours
The 31st Annual Lyon College Service Day on October 22 brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and staff to make a meaningful impact across Batesville and Independence County, setting a new record for volunteer hours.…
Cabot Police and Fire Departments Face Off in “Stuff the Bus” Coat Drive Competition This Saturday
The Cabot Police Foundation invites the community to come out this Saturday, November 15, from 2–5 p.m. at the Justice Center Parking Lot for a heartwarming event — the Stuff the Bus Coat Drive Competition,…
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Chad Rampley ARcare Clinic at John 3:16 Ministries in Charlotte
The Independence County community, including the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, came together to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Chad Rampley ARcare Clinic at John 3:16 Ministries in Charlotte, located at 446…
First Community Bank Promotes Cindy Corbit to Assistant Vice President of Merchant Services in Searcy
First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Cindy Corbit to assistant vice president, merchant services sales and support officer at the bank’s Searcy Main location. Corbit began her career with First Community Bank in…
