The Director of the Cleburne County Public Library has been arrested following an investigation into the misuse of taxpayer funds. Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division took 47-year-old Zackery Cothren into…
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Rotary Club Launches 2025 Angel Tree Program in Batesville
The Rotary Club of Batesville is kicking off its annual Angel Tree program to brighten the holidays for local children in need. Applications for the 2025 Angel Tree open Wednesday, Oct. 1, and must be…
Searcy to End Curbside Recycling, Transition to Drop-Off Program October 6
The City of Searcy will transition from residential curbside recycling to a drop-off system beginning October 6, 2025, citing high costs and contamination concerns. Residents will be asked to bring recyclables to the Searcy Recycling…
Lyon College to Host First-Ever Football Game at New Bad Boy Mowers Stadium Sept. 13
Lyon College will make history on Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Scots football team plays its first game at Bad Boy Mowers Stadium on the Batesville campus. Kickoff against the Arkansas Baptist College Buffaloes is…
ASU-Beebe Selected as One of 15 Nationwide for $75K Metallica Scholars Grant
Arkansas State University-Beebe has been named one of 15 new colleges nationwide selected to join Year 7 of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, supported by a $75,000 grant from the band’s foundation All Within My Hands.…
Batesville College Tops State in Graduation and Retention, Exceeds Enrollment Goals
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville has exceeded enrollment goals for Fall 2025, signing up 1,239 students. But more importantly, the college remains number one in Arkansas for both graduation and retention rates.…
Public’s Assistance in Identifying a Truck Needed
The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a truck believed to be involved in a recent vehicle theft. Authorities are urging anyone who sees the truck, recognizes it, or…
Teachers Can Earn Continuing Education Credit at Arkansas State Archives Fall Music Symposium
The Arkansas State Archives will hold its annual fall symposium on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. This year’s event, titled “Tales and Tunes: A…
Cabot Police Ask for Help Identifying Theft Suspects — View Photos Here
The Cabot Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to a recent theft of property case. According to investigators, the suspects were involved in an incident at the Walmart…
A Longtime Community Leader and Retiring President and CEO Honored as a Founding Member
Arkansas State University-Beebe recently honored Buck Layne, longtime community leader and retiring President and CEO of the Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce, for his years of dedicated service as a founding member of the ASU-Beebe…
