ccording to an announcement shared on Facebook, the Markowski Family has officially finalized the donation of the historic Gray’s Hospital building to the City of Batesville, marking a major step forward for downtown redevelopment. The…
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Pardoned Nursing Home Owner with Batesville and Searcy Ties Seeks Delay Before Arkansas Prison Sentence
A former nursing home owner with operations in Batesville and Searcy has asked an Arkansas judge to delay his reporting date to prison, citing concerns the state may not be able to meet his religious…
Donald Taylor Appointed Director of Lyon College Title III Thriving Scots Grant
Lyon College Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton has announced the appointment of Donald R. Taylor as director of the Title III Thriving Scots Grant, effective January 2. Taylor, now in his 24th year…
Batesville Continues White River Wonderland for 2025 as Christmas Capital of Arkansas® Shines Brighter Than Ever
Each winter, Riverside Park transforms into the shimmering holiday wonderland that earned Batesville the title Christmas Capital of Arkansas®. This year, the tradition continues with a reimagined layout, new attractions, and festive displays designed to…
Angela Connell of Batesville Featured in AMP Article Highlighting Leadership in Communications
First Community Bank is celebrating one of its own as Angela Connell, Senior Vice President and Communications Director, has been featured in a recent Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP) article recognizing influential professionals across the…
Arkansas awarded $35.8 million apprenticeship expansion grant
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs…
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Seeking Used Christmas Trees for “Habitat for the Holidays” Program
As holiday decorations come down across Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is asking residents to give their real Christmas trees a second life—this time underwater. Through the annual Habitat for the Holidays…
Circuit Court Orders Joseph Schwartz to Report to Arkansas DOC by December 29
he Pulaski County Circuit Court has ordered Joseph Schwartz to report to the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC) by 2 p.m. on Monday, December 29, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence tied to…
Arkansas Gas Prices Fall to Four-Year Low Ahead of Holiday Travel Season
As Arkansans gear up for holiday travel, drivers are getting welcome news at the pump. According to the latest report from AAA, both the national and Arkansas statewide fuel price averages have dropped to their…
Lyon College in Batesville Podcasters Win Big at 2025 ARKAST Awards
Lyon College students, faculty, and staff earned top honors at the 2025 ARKAST Podcast Awards, taking home multiple awards during the second annual celebration held in November. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative,…
