Cave City Nursing Home has officially earned the prestigious CMS Five-Star Overall Quality Rating, the highest possible score awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, recognizing excellence in resident care, staffing, and facility…
Tagged By Independence County News
Cave City Mayor Praises Local Media for Support After Tornado, Ongoing Community Coverage
Cave City Mayor Jonas Anderson is offering a heartfelt thank-you to reporters and broadcasters across Arkansas, saying local journalism plays a vital role in keeping small towns informed, connected, and engaged — especially following natural…
Batesville Arkansas Preservation Association Opens Applications for $5,000 Historic Preservation Grants
Owners of historic properties in Independence County now have a chance to secure financial support for restoration as the Batesville Preservation Association opens applications for its Historic Preservation Grant Program. The program awards up to…
Community Celebrates Grand Opening of Chad Rampley ARcare Clinic at John 3:16 Ministries in Charlotte
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…
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…
