Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Thursday that Arkansas has reached a $5.5 million settlement with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree entities following a consumer protection lawsuit tied to a rat infestation at a West Memphis…
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Lyon College Rocketeers Camp Planned For Students In Batesville Arkansas
Lyon College will host its Rocketeers Camp June 10-11 for students entering grades 7 through 12, offering hands-on STEM learning through model rocket design and launches in Batesville. The camp will take place from 1…
Mountain View School District Honors Retirement Of Longtime Art Teacher Mr. Bishop
The Mountain View School District is celebrating the retirement of longtime art teacher Mr. Bishop after more than 20 years of teaching and inspiring students in Mountain View. School officials shared their appreciation this week,…
1 Dead And 1 Injured In Independence County Crash On Highway 69 Near Melbourne Arkansas
Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal 2-vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon on State Highway 69 in rural Independence County. According to the preliminary fatal crash summary released by Arkansas State Police, the crash…
Southside School District Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Major Campus Expansion In Batesville Arkansas
The Southside School District officially celebrated the completion of its major campus expansion and new arena Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, families, students, and supporters from across the region. The Batesville…
Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Assemblies Of God Entities Over Alleged Abuse In Jonesboro Arkansas
Six women filed a civil lawsuit May 20 in Craighead County alleging church officials failed to stop years of sexual abuse committed by former children’s pastor Anthony “Tony” Waller in Jonesboro. The complaint was filed…
Jacksonville Police Identify 6-Year-Old Victim In Fatal Shooting Investigation
Jacksonville Police have identified the 6-year-old boy killed in a shooting Sunday evening as A’mir Houston. According to Jacksonville Police, officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of shots fired near South Highway 161. Investigators…
105th Independence County Fair Pageant Registration Now Open In Batesville Arkansas
Registration is now open for the 105th Independence County Fair Pageants scheduled during the 2026 Independence County Fair in Batesville. Organizers announced pageants are open to contestants ranging from 6 months through 21 years of…
105th Independence County Fair Vendor Registration Now Open deadline is Friday, May 29
Vendor registration is now officially open for the 105th Independence County Fair as organizers prepare for another major celebration in Independence County during America 250 festivities. Fair officials are currently accepting registrations for food vendors,…
Westview Missionary Baptist Church Celebrating 40th Anniversary In Searcy Arkansas
Westview Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 40th church anniversary on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a special worship service and gospel music in Searcy. The celebration will begin at 11 AM at the church…
