The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce joined Bad Boy Mowers to celebrate their annual Industrial Signing Day in collaboration with the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Bad Boy Mowers has built a reputation…
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Arkansas civil rights icon Daisy Bates honored with statue at U.S. Capitol
A statue of Arkansas civil rights leader Daisy Gatson Bates is standing in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Bates led the Arkansas NAACP chapter for many years and mentored the “Little Rock Nine,” the…
Sanders, Commerce Department Announce $20M to Grow State’s Nursing Pipeline
On Monday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Secretary Hugh McDonald, and Cody Waits, Director of Arkansas Workforce Connection, announced more than $20 million in training grants to support the development of the nursing profession in Arkansas. Through the Arkansas Linking Industry…
BACC Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Poke Bayou Outfitters
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for Poke Bayou Outfitters. Poke Bayou Outfitters, located in Historic Downtown Batesville, Arkansas, is your ultimate outdoor adventure and exploration destination. Nestled in the heart…
Slain Batesville Police Officer To Be Honored
They’re honoring an office who fell in the line of duty. Rick Finley, a Batesville native who was killed in the line of duty while he was a special agent, will be honored tomorrow afternoon…
Detective Requests Information After Break-Ins In White County, Arkansas
Next time you go anywhere, including church, please double-check to make sure your doors are locked and no valuables are visible. The White County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday, May 5th, several vehicle break-ins…
Arkansas Prisoner Says His Food Was Tampered With In Jail
The man accused of killing his mother doesn’t like jail conditions. According to 5NewsOnline, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating food in their jail after a prisoner claimed he found a rat’s leg in…
Researchers Find Autism Diagnoses Are Increasing Across Arkansas
Autism is nothing new. But the latest numbers show a trend that is new. According to deep-dive video report by THV11, researchers in Arkansas have found that a whopping 1 in 62 Arkansas children are…
Arkansas Residents Told To Call A Special Hotline Before Planting A Garden
Planting a garden might seem harmless. But Arkansas residents are being warned of potential negative consequences. Digging a hole might lead you to paying a fine — even if it’s your land. According to THV11,…
Arkansas State Troopers Are About To Target Unbuckled Drivers In New Crackdown
Click it or ticket! According to KATV, Arkansas State Police are cracking down on seat belt visibility. They’re searching for anyone not buckled up and will reportedly be accepting no excuses. They’re On The Lookout…
