An Arkansas appellate court has affirmed a circuit court ruling that an Independence County judge acted within his constitutional authority when he refused to fill a vacant deputy district court clerk position, ending a legal…
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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…
IDriveArkansas: Roads Covered with Snow and Ice Across ArkansasRadio.com Radio Stations Listening Area Sunday Night
Drivers across the ArkansasRadio.com listening area are urged to avoid unnecessary travel after the latest IDriveArkansas.com road report showed widespread snow- and ice-covered highways Sunday evening (Jan. 25). Multiple routes were listed as covered with…
Cave City Schools Induct Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Cave City Schools officially inducted its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a ceremony held Friday night, honoring four individuals whose achievements and service have left a lasting impact on the school and community.…
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…
Breaking: Governor Sanders Signs Executive Order Authorizing Additional Recovery Funds for 2025 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has issued an executive order amending a previous disaster recovery directive to provide additional funding for communities impacted by the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that struck Arkansas on or about March…
Former State Representative from Batesville Tommy E. Mitchum of Batesville Passes Away at 76
Former State Representative Tommy E. Mitchum, 76, of Batesville, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at White River Medical Center, surrounded by family. Known for his dedication to public service, his love for…
31st Annual Lyon College Service Day Sets New Record for Volunteer Hours
The 31st Annual Lyon College Service Day on October 22 brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and staff to make a meaningful impact across Batesville and Independence County, setting a new record for volunteer hours.…
Arkansas National Guard Troops Called In For Special Meeting With Local Officials
Arkansas has been hit hard by severe weather. The National Guard has held meetings with local officials to access the situation. On April 5, 2025, Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges, Arkansas’ adjutant general, met with local…
