A Batesville child sexual abuse material arrest has led to felony charges against a 20-year-old man following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Josue Alexander Cruz is being held in…
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Oil Trough Man Arrested on Second-Degree Sexual Assault Charge in Independence County
An Oil Trough man has been arrested following an Oil Trough man sexual assault arrest investigation involving allegations of abuse against a child under the age of 14. According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office,…
Horseplay Turns Deadly: 18-Year-Old Cave City Man Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting
An 18-year-old Cave City man is facing a Cave City manslaughter charge after investigators say he admitted to pointing a loaded rifle at a juvenile during what he described as “horseplay,” resulting in a fatal…
Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds County Judge’s Authority Over Hiring Deputy District Court Clerk
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…
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…
