Lyon College will host the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Political Science Association on March 6-7, welcoming faculty, students and scholars from colleges and universities across the region for two days of academic exchange…
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Lyon College Faculty Colloquium to Feature Archaeological Fieldwork Presentation in Batesville
Lyon College will host a Faculty Colloquium featuring Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant professor of anthropology, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Nucor Auditorium of the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the…
Breaking: Batesville Police Investigating Preschool Abuse Allegations
The Batesville Police Department is investigating allegations of abuse involving the Batesville School District Preschool program. According to a February 25, 2026 press release, police received three separate reports from the Child Abuse Hotline in…
Oil Trough Man Arrested on Second-Degree Sexual Assault Charge in Independence County
An Oil Trough man has been arrested following an Oil Trough man sexual assault arrest investigation involving allegations of abuse against a child under the age of 14. According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office,…
New PEOPLE: Governor Orders Major Shakeup In Little Rock
Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a series of new appointments and reappointments to Arkansas boards and commissions, impacting several communities across the ArkansasRadio.com region. Regional appointments include: Bob Connell of Searcy was appointed to the Arkansas…
Lyon College Convocation to Explore Arkansas’s Political Realignment from Blue to Red
Lyon College will host a public convocation lecture examining Arkansas’s dramatic political shift over the past decade. Dr. John C. Davis will present “From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas” on…
Lyon College Invites Public to Visiting Fulbright Scholar’s Presentations in Batesville
Lyon College will welcome Dr. Hasini R. Perera, a Fulbright Scholar and professor of chemistry at the University of Colombo, for a weeklong campus visit February 2–6 as part of the Fulbright Scholar Program Outreach…
Lyon College in Batesville to Remain Open Friday, January 30
Lyon College officials say the campus in Batesville will remain open and classes will be in session on Friday, January 30, while urging faculty, staff, and commuter students to use extreme caution when traveling due…
First Community Bank Welcomes Katherine Harris as Senior Vice President in Batesville
First Community Bank has announced the hiring of Katherine Harris as senior vice president and retail sales strategy officer, bringing more than a decade of banking leadership to the organization’s enterprise-wide retail strategy. In her…
Lyon College in Batesville Closed Tuesday, January 27 Due to Winter Weather and Road Conditions
Lyon College in Batesville will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to ongoing inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, college officials announced Monday. While the campus will be closed to normal operations, essential services…
