One of Independence County’s most cherished holiday traditions is back as the Kiwanis Batesville Christmas Parade rolls through downtown this Saturday at 6 p.m. Known as the county’s largest and most spectacular parade, the event…
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City of Cabot Named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award Winner
The City of Cabot has been selected as a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient, recognizing its exceptional citizen engagement, robust community-led service initiatives, and measurable impact on local needs. The award will…
FBI Warns Criminals Are Using Altered Proof-of-Life Photos in Virtual Kidnapping Scams
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new public alert warning that criminals are increasingly using altered photos and videos—often stolen from social media—to extort victims through virtual kidnapping for ransom scams. These…
Lyon College Dental Students Collect 2,350 Food Items to Support Our House in Little Rock
Students from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine have completed a major community service effort, collecting 2,350 food items for Our House in Little Rock—far surpassing their original goal. The project was spearheaded by…
Lyon College Students Create New Study Space in Derby Center Through Collaborative Campus Project
A once-overlooked corner inside Lyon College’s Derby Center for Science and Mathematics has been transformed into a welcoming new study space thanks to a collaborative effort led by Lyon students and faculty. The project, spearheaded…
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman Praises White House Farm Assistance for American Producers
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman is applauding the White House’s newly announced farm assistance package, calling it critical support for American producers as they navigate ongoing market challenges. Boozman…
Jan Hill Named 2025 White County Master Gardener Mentor of the Year
The White County Master Gardeners have announced Jan Hill as the 2025 Master Gardener Mentor of the Year, recognizing her exceptional dedication to guiding new volunteers and strengthening the program’s mentoring efforts. The annual award…
Christmas Charity Concert Featuring 90 Proof to Benefit Hope Cottage at Searcy’s Rialto Theater December 13
The holiday season gets a musical boost as Quit Trippin Entertainment hosts a special Christmas charity concert featuring local favorite 90 Proof at the historic Rialto Theater. The event takes place Saturday, December 13th at…
White Christmas Musical Brings Classic Holiday Magic to Cabot with Live Performances December 11–14
The timeless holiday favorite White Christmas is coming to life onstage as the Cabot School District presents a magical live production December 11–14 at the Cabot Auditorium. Based on the beloved 1954 film, the musical…
Blanchard Springs Caverns near Mountain View to Become Arkansas’ 53rd State Park Under Governor Sanders Administration
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Shea Lewis have officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Forest Service, initiating the process to designate Blanchard Springs Caverns…
