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…
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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…
Batesville Rodeo Returns July 17–18 with Family Fun, Rodeo Action and Hall of Fame Clown Reggie Purvis
Saddle up for 2 nights of family fun as Experience Independence and CK Rodeo bring the Batesville Rodeo back to the Batesville Rodeo Arena on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. The annual event…
Southside Superintendent Dion Stevens Named Best Superintendent in Independence County for 2026
The Southside School District is celebrating Superintendent Dion Stevens after he was recognized as the Best Superintendent of Independence County for 2026. District officials said the honor recognizes Stevens’ outstanding leadership, commitment to educational excellence…
Dr. Jessica Snelgrove Joins White River Health Family Care in Southside
White River Health has announced that Dr. Jessica Snelgrove will join WRH Family Care in Southside as a family medicine physician beginning in August. Dr. Snelgrove will practice alongside Jennifer Blaney, APRN, James Bridgeman, APRN,…
Cave City Watermelon Festival Adds Free Sweetest Shuttle and New Visitor Map for 2026
Visitors attending the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival will have two new ways to experience everything the community has to offer. The Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of The Sweetest…
BREAKING: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics Following Batesville and Statewide Fireworks Cancellations FOCUS KEYPHRASE
Arkansas Attorney General Launches Investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics After Multiple Fireworks Shows Canceled Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has launched an active investigation into A.M. Pyrotechnics after the company failed to provide several contracted Independence…
Ricky Davis Celebrates 50 Years of Batesville Sonic Drive-In as a Legacy of Family, Faith and Community Continues
Ricky Davis Celebrates 50 Years of Batesville Sonic Drive-In as a Legacy of Family, Faith and Community Continues Few people can say they have spent their entire adult life building one company. Ricky Davis can.…
ROOTED in Faith Women’s Conference Coming to Charlotte Arkansas on July 11 with American Idol Winner Hannah Harper
Women from across Arkansas are invited to the ROOTED in Faith Women’s Conference on Saturday, July 11, at John 3:16 Ministries, located at 75 Holmes Road in Charlotte. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. for a…
