The Independence County community, including the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, came together to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Chad Rampley ARcare Clinic at John 3:16 Ministries in Charlotte, located at 446…
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Police Search Underway In Independence County
Have you seen these photographs? The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent commercial burglary. Authorities are looking for help identifying the people in the photographs below. Police Search Underway In Independence County Photos…
Billboard Goes Up In Batesville After Deadly Shooting
A message of support has gone up in Batesville, Arkansas after a deadly shooting. The billboard went up in front of Pizza Hut in Batesville. Residents in the area are talking about the incident online.…
Man Banned From All Walmart Stores Arrested For Something Different
A Walmart arrest in Arkansas! A Harrison man, banned from all Walmart stores in the U.S., has been jailed for alleged felony theft from a Batesville, Arkansas outlet. Arkansas Radio reporter Tony Mac explains in…
Small Earthquake Felt Near Batesville, Arkansas
It happened near Cave City, Arkansas. Around 30 miles from Batesville. A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit 21 km (13 miles) from Cave City, Arkansas, 15 hours ago. The quake occurred at 12:27 AM CDT on…
Police Say Suspect Was A Drug Dealer After Investigation Leads To Arrest
He’s accused of being a drug dealer. In Sidney, Arkansas, 43-year-old Billy Ray Burge Jr. was reportedly arrested for supposedly dealing fentanyl. The 16th Judicial Drug Task Force, with Independence and Sharp County authorities, conducted…
WATCH: Huge Crowd In Independence County, Arkansas For Massive Event
An overhead drone captured the giant crowd formed in Charlotte, Arkansas on May 3rd, 2025. The reason? Unity Fest by John 3:16 Ministries that was promoted by Arkansas Radio. Unity Fest 2025, a free event…
Batesville Teen Arrested By Arkansas State Police After Slew Of Ongoing Allegations
He’s been arrested over more serious allegations. On April 25, 2025, Nicholas E. Beane, a 19-year-old from Batesville, was arrested by Arkansas State Police. The arrest occurred at 8:33 PM, according to local authorities. Beane…
Police Confirm Latest Crackdown in Batesville Over Safety Issue
They ordered a crackdown in Batesville, Arkansas! The Batesville Police Department increased its patrols targeting impaired drivers, especially impaired drivers using marijuana. Their operations lasted through April 20, 2025. Police Announced Crackdown in Batesville, Arkansas…
Arkansas National Guard Troops Called In For Special Meeting With Local Officials
Arkansas has been hit hard by severe weather. The National Guard has held meetings with local officials to access the situation. On April 5, 2025, Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges, Arkansas’ adjutant general, met with local…
