BATESVILLE, Ark. — As rumors swirl, Arkansas State Police is getting involved. They’re trying to set the record straight amid the sad news. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is leading an investigation at…
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Cushman City Council to Swear in New Council Member, Appoint Interim Mayor at July 20 Meeting
The Cushman City Council will meet Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with a full agenda that includes the swearing-in of a new council member, the appointment of an interim mayor,…
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…
Inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off a Huge Success During Cave City Watermelon Festival
Smoke filled the air, grills stayed hot throughout the day, and friendly competition was on full display as the inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off made its successful debut Saturday, July…
Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off Set for July 18 in Cave City, Arkansas
Grill masters from across the region will fire up their cookers this Saturday, July 18, as the inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off comes to Cave City Park. Presented by the…
Lyon College to Host Free Musical Theatre Summer Workshop in Batesville July 18-19
Lyon College is inviting performers of all ages to take center stage during its free Musical Theatre Summer Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, at Holloway Theatre on the Lyon College campus. The 2-day…
Lyon College to Host Free Musical Theatre Summer Workshop in Batesville July 18-19
Lyon College is inviting performers of all ages to take center stage during its free Musical Theatre Summer Workshop on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, at Holloway Theatre on the Lyon College campus. The 2-day…
Cave City Watermelon Festival Announces 2026 Sweetest Voice Finalists
After receiving more than 50 auditions from singers across Arkansas and the Mid-South, organizers of the 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival have announced the 10 finalists for the 2026 Sweetest Voice competition. Festival officials…
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $12.5 Million in Grants to 88 Rural Arkansas Communities
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have announced more than $12.52 million in grants to help strengthen rural communities across the Natural State. The latest funding cycle awarded 88 grants…
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry to Provide Free Baby Essentials in Batesville on Monday July 13
Families in Batesville and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to receive free baby essentials during the next distribution at the Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry on Monday, July 13. The pantry, located at 2415…
