It was confirmed at the Petit Jean Electric Cooperative Public Forum meeting in Fairfield Bay. Mayor Seth Connell announced the news on social media: “ They’re buying a sponsorship at The Hart Center in Fairfield…
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Hunt Underway For “Red Wig Bandit” In Arkansas
Have you seen this person? The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect dubbed the “Red Wig Bandit.” The individual is wanted for an armed robbery at a Dollar General in Hensley, Arkansas.…
Billboard Goes Up In Batesville After Deadly Shooting
A message of support has gone up in Batesville, Arkansas after a deadly shooting. The billboard went up in front of Pizza Hut in Batesville. Residents in the area are talking about the incident online.…
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…
White County Woman Arrested On Forgery Charges
This is a developing story… There’s been an arrest in White County, Arkansas. A woman has been arrested in White County. She’s accused of committing forgery. Police have released her photograph to the public. White…
