Sixty-six students and family members of Arkansas state employees have received scholarships to help them continue their education. The Arkansas State Employees Association awarded a record $66,000 through its 2026 scholarship program. Each of the…
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Batesville Council Updates Employee Handbook, Advances Water Funding And Park Projects
The Batesville City Council approved changes to the city’s employee handbook and authorized additional action connected to Arkansas Natural Resources Commission funding during its meeting Tuesday, September 8. Council members adopted an ordinance amending the…
ARKANSAS WILDFIRE EMERGENCY: 72 Counties Under Burn Bans As 2 Counties Declare Local Drought Disasters
Burn bans now cover nearly the entire state as Arkansas experiences worsening drought conditions and a high statewide wildfire risk. As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, Independence and Izard counties had been declared local disaster…
Lyon College And Batesville To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With Remembrance Service
Lyon College, the City of Batesville and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will come together Friday, September 11, to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a community remembrance…
DANGEROUS HEAT CONTINUES ACROSS ARKANSAS AS HEAT INDEX COULD TOP 110°
Dangerous heat will continue across Arkansas through the Labor Day weekend, with heat index values potentially exceeding 110° in some locations. The National Weather Service says a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM…
First Community Bank To Break Ground On New Beebe Banking Center September 29
First Community Bank will break ground on a new banking center in Beebe on Tuesday, September 29. The public groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the future banking center site, located at 1800…
White River Medical Center Auxiliary Installs 4 Officers for 2026-2027
The White River Medical Center Auxiliary Board recently installed 4 officers for the 2026-2027 term, with Carol Curtwright serving as president. Joining Curtwright are Jim Kitsmiller as vice president, Greg Shaver as treasurer and Pam…
Batesville Pioneer Park Veterans Memorial Dedicated To Honor Local Military Service And Sacrifice
A new veterans memorial in Batesville is now standing as a permanent tribute to men and women who have served in the United States military. Members of Pioneer Nation recently gathered for the dedication of…
3 Arkansas Women Artists Featured In Lyon College ‘Words Become Matter’ Exhibit
Artwork from 3 Arkansas women artists is being featured in a new exhibition at Lyon College’s Kresge Gallery in Batesville. “Words Become Matter” is on display through October 3 as part of the Arkansas Committee…
FBI And Arkansas State Police Bomb Squad Involved After Grenade Found At Batesville Fire Scene
A possible grenade discovered at the scene of a Batesville house fire forced firefighters to change how they battled the blaze, according to the Batesville Fire Department. Firefighters were called back to a home on…
