Batesville turned out in a big way Monday as residents gathered to celebrate the opening of the city’s new Slim Chickens restaurant. Crowds began arriving after the doors opened at 10 a.m., welcoming the…
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Historic Day for Batesville: Arkansas-Born Slim Chickens Opens Monday at 10 A.M., Bringing One of the State’s Greatest Success Stories to Arkansas’ Oldest City
One of Arkansas’ most recognizable homegrown brands is coming home, and Batesville residents have the opportunity to be part of a day that will become a lasting chapter in the city’s history. Slim Chickens, the…
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry in Batesville Seeks Urgent Donations as Need Grows to 203 Families
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry is asking the community for immediate help as it faces one of the greatest challenges in its history. Pantry leaders say donations of baby essentials have dropped while the number…
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…
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…
