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…
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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…
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry to Host Baby Pantry and Free Family Breakfast in Batesville
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry will host a Baby Pantry and Family Breakfast on Saturday, January 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 2415 East Main Street in Batesville. The…
Lyon College in Batesville Nursing Program to Host its first-ever Clinical Skills Expo
The Lyon College Department of Nursing will host its first-ever Clinical Skills Expo on Monday, Jan. 26, offering hands-on training for current nursing students while introducing area high school students to careers in healthcare. The…
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Lynn in Lawrence County, Arkansas
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 was recorded Tuesday evening, January sixth, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred at 5:24 p.m. local time, with the epicenter located approximately 1.7 miles…
Lyon College in Batesville Invites Public to MLK Day Celebration and Black History Month Events
Lyon College is inviting students, alumni, and the public to take part in a series of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month through education, reflection, and community engagement. The…
Lyon College Names Emily Dyer Director of Academic Support and Accessibility Services
Lyon College has announced the appointment of Emily Dyer as director of academic support and accessibility services, effective Jan. 2, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton. Dyer has served in leadership roles…
Markowski Family Donates Historic Gray’s Hospital to City of Batesville for Downtown Revitalization
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…
