First Community Bank announced Javier Rodriguez has joined the bank’s mortgage team in Batesville as a secondary mortgage originator. Rodriguez will assist customers with residential mortgage lending while helping guide individuals and families through the…
Lyon College will host its Rocketeers Camp June 10-11 for students entering grades 7 through 12, offering hands-on STEM learning through model rocket design and launches in Batesville. The camp will take place from 1…
Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal 2-vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon on State Highway 69 in rural Independence County. According to the preliminary fatal crash summary released by Arkansas State Police, the crash…
The Southside School District officially celebrated the completion of its major campus expansion and new arena Thursday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, families, students, and supporters from across the region. The Batesville…
Registration is now open for the 105th Independence County Fair Pageants scheduled during the 2026 Independence County Fair in Batesville. Organizers announced pageants are open to contestants ranging from 6 months through 21 years of…
Vendor registration is now officially open for the 105th Independence County Fair as organizers prepare for another major celebration in Independence County during America 250 festivities. Fair officials are currently accepting registrations for food vendors,…
Fellowship Baptist Church in Southside is inviting area families and children to attend its upcoming “Illumination Station” themed Vacation Bible School beginning June 1. The church, located at 1003 Batesville Boulevard in Southside, will host…
Fellowship Baptist Church in Southside is inviting area families and children to attend its upcoming “Illumination Station” themed Vacation Bible School beginning June 1. The church, located at 1003 Batesville Boulevard in Southside, will host…
Registration is now underway for the 5th annual Bill Walmsley Scots Golf Classic scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville. Organizers say the golf tournament supports Lyon Athletics…
Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County will host a community open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, May 22, in Batesville. The event will take place from 12 PM until 2 PM at the center…
