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…
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Schools Closed or Virtual Due to Winter Weather for Thursday January 29, 2026
Winter weather continues to impact operations across Arkansas, prompting widespread closures and virtual learning schedules at schools and colleges due to hazardous travel conditions. Continuously updated check back or refresh this page. Colleges / Universities…
Most Arkansas Schools and Colleges Closed or Virtual Due to Winter Weather
Winter weather continues to impact operations across Arkansas, prompting widespread closures and virtual learning schedules at schools and colleges due to hazardous travel conditions. Colleges / Universities • Arkansas Tech University — Virtual Only •…
Diamond Wind Ensemble to Present Free Holiday Concert Sunday at Lyon College
The Diamond Wind Ensemble will welcome the community for a festive afternoon of music during its holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Sloan Auditorium of the Brown Fine Arts Center…
Kiwanis Batesville Christmas Parade Set to Bring “Cinemagic” to Downtown This Saturday
One of Independence County’s most cherished holiday traditions is back as the Kiwanis Batesville Christmas Parade rolls through downtown this Saturday at 6 p.m. Known as the county’s largest and most spectacular parade, the event…
First Community Bank Partners with Arkansas Weather Network as Premier Sponsor Ahead of December 13 Launch
First Community Bank has announced its partnership as the premier sponsor of the newly launched Arkansas Weather Network (AWN), a statewide digital weather platform created by forecaster Zachary Hall and meteorologist James Bryant. The innovative…
First Community Bank Promotes Cindy Corbit to Assistant Vice President of Merchant Services in Searcy
First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Cindy Corbit to assistant vice president, merchant services sales and support officer at the bank’s Searcy Main location. Corbit began her career with First Community Bank in…
Police Search Underway In Independence County
Have you seen these photographs? The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent commercial burglary. Authorities are looking for help identifying the people in the photographs below. Police Search Underway In Independence County Photos…
Billboard Goes Up In Batesville After Deadly Shooting
A message of support has gone up in Batesville, Arkansas after a deadly shooting. The billboard went up in front of Pizza Hut in Batesville. Residents in the area are talking about the incident online.…
Batesville Teen Arrested By Arkansas State Police After Slew Of Ongoing Allegations
He’s been arrested over more serious allegations. On April 25, 2025, Nicholas E. Beane, a 19-year-old from Batesville, was arrested by Arkansas State Police. The arrest occurred at 8:33 PM, according to local authorities. Beane…
