Authorities have identified a man who drowned Saturday evening at Newport Lake in Newport. According to the Newport Police Department, 52-year-old Dewayne Dates of Beebe was recovered from the water after falling into the lake…
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Lyon College Recording Studio Opens to Community Use in Batesville Arkansas Offering Free Sessions
Area church choirs now have a unique opportunity to professionally record their Easter music thanks to Lyon College opening its campus recording studio to the community. The studio offers a high-quality recording environment where choirs…
Batesville Arkansas America 250 Concert April 12 Delta Symphony Orchestra Free Event
The Batesville Symphony League will present a special America 250 concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, celebrating the nation’s history and heritage through music. The performance will feature the Delta Symphony Orchestra at Sloan Auditorium…
Cave City Arkansas Homegrown Makers Market Invites Kids To Sell Creations At Farmers Market
The Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce and Leona’s Garden are launching a fun new opportunity for young entrepreneurs with the Homegrown Makers Market. The program, held at the Cave City Farmers Market, gives kids…
Arkansas Runoff Election March 31 2026 Early Voting Ends Today
Early voting for several Arkansas primary runoff elections in the Region are coming to a close as voters prepare for Election Day on March 31, 2026. Under Arkansas law, if no candidate receives more than…
Batesville Arkansas America 250 Concert April 12 Delta Symphony Orchestra Free Event
The Batesville Symphony League will present a special America 250 concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, celebrating the nation’s history and heritage through music. The performance will feature the Delta Symphony Orchestra at Sloan Auditorium…
1 Dead 1 Injured in Independence County Arkansas Shooting Suspect Identified March 23 2026 Law Enforcement is actively searching for him
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Monday morning in Independence County. According to officials, deputies were called to the scene around 3:20 a.m. on March 23, 2026, on Brown Lane. When deputies…
Independence Power Plant Fire Near Newark Arkansas Responded to by 3 Fire Departments
crews from across Independence County responded to a significant fire Sunday night at the Independence Power Plant near Newark. According to Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery, emergency crews were dispatched around 9:46 p.m. on Sunday,…
