Clifton Ford, a Batesville native whose influential career helped shape radio broadcasting in Arkansas, died Aug. 9, 2026. He was 93. Ford was born Jan. 29, 1933, to Letitia Ford and C.B. Ford Sr. He…
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Dangerous Heat Continues Across Arkansas; Heat Index Could Reach 114 Through Sunday
Dangerous summer heat continues across a large portion of Arkansas, and residents are being urged to take precautions as heat index values could climb as high as 114 degrees. The National Weather Service in Little…
First Community Bank Promotes Bill Oliva to Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending and Diversity Outreach Director
First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Bill Oliva to senior vice president, commercial lending and diversity outreach director. The promotion was announced Wednesday, August 12. In his expanded role, Oliva will lead and…
Arkansas Joins $15.5 Million Settlement With Mortgage Servicer Over Improper Insurance Charges
Arkansas has joined 48 state financial agencies in a $15.5 million settlement with one of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers after regulators found thousands of borrowers were improperly charged for insurance despite already having active…
Hope Lutheran Baby Pantry Night Set for Monday Night August 10 in Batesville
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry will hold its Baby Pantry Night on Monday, August 10, at Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville. The event will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. at 2415 East Main…
Leadership Changes Help Batesville School District Prepare for the Year Ahead
The Batesville School District is preparing for the upcoming school year with new leadership, a renewed focus on its strategic priorities and professional development designed to strengthen instruction across the district. David Campbell has been…
Batesville-Area High School Artists Honored in Lyon College Exhibition
Seventeen works created by talented area high school students are being showcased at Lyon College following a competitive selection process for the fourth annual Batesville Area Young Artists Exhibition. Lyon College recognized the participating students…
Lyon College Students Uncover Centuries of Arkansas History at Archaeological Field School
Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant professor of anthropology at Lyon College and co-director of the Archaeological Field School, teaches Zoe Anderson, left, and Morrigan Crist how to draw unit profiles documenting stratigraphy at the 3IN1 archaeological…
David Campbell Named Superintendent, Rachel Horn Selected as Assistant Superintendent for Batesville School District
The Batesville School District has selected new leadership following action by the Batesville School Board. The board voted to name David Campbell as the district’s new superintendent and Rachel Horn as assistant superintendent during its…
Batesville City Council Approves Police Upgrades, Banking Ordinance and Pool Repairs
The Batesville City Council approved funding for police department facility upgrades, adopted an electronic banking ordinance and authorized replacement of a swimming pool diving board platform during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.…
