He reportedly faked where he lived in Batesville, Arkansas. A 20-year-old man named Xavier H. Corter, a convicted sex offender, was supposed to register his address with the Independence County Sheriff’s Office. He reportedly misled…
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Batesville Man Arrested After Stolen Credit Card Linked To Him Through Possible Dumpster
An alleged crime that reportedly involved a thrown out credit card and a local Home Depot. Jackie Lynn Ethridge, 49, has been arrested in Batesville following an investigation into fraudulent use of a credit card…
Multiple “Drug Houses” Busted In Arkansas With Property Seized By Law Enforcement
It’s a big win for law enforcement if details are true. Four Sharp County residents were arrested on various felony drug charges this week, including possession of meth, cocaine, and opium, as well as operating…
Groundbreaking Announcement In Batesville After Over 10 Long Years Of Planning
A big event for the city of Batesville, Arkansas! Lyon College just held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new football stadium this Friday, Jan. 31, at 12 p.m. The event took place at the Lyon…
Arkansas Man Arrested After Woman Left Heartbreaking Message In Eyeliner
A woman wrote a message to her children in eyeliner after she was reportedly beaten by a Batesville man. Shawn Michael Higginbotham, 34, has been charged following a violent incident in Horseshoe Bend, according to…
Traffic Delays Expected On Batesville’s Busiest Street
Take note. Make alternative plans. On Sunday, January 26th, the Street Department in Batesville will replace the stop light pole at Harrison and St. Louis in the Subway parking lot. The work is scheduled from…
Second Earthquake Reported Near Batesville Within A Week
Another earthquake has been reported. Cave City, Arkansas is only 17 minutes drive outside of Batesville. An earthquake happened nearb. A small 1.9 magnitude earthquake has occurred 17 km from Cave City, Arkansas, on January…
Dangerous “Chemical Fire” Situation In Arkansas Caught On Camera By Firefighters
You can watch the disturbing footage recorded by firefighters in Batesville, Arkansas. A chemical reaction fire broke out in a hangar at the Batesville Airport this morning on January 21st, highlighting the severe dangers firefighters…
Large Fire Erupts In Arkansas Airport With Planes Sitting Nearby
A devastating fire at the airport in Batesville, Arkansas. At 7:46 AM on January 21st, a raging fire broke out in a hanger at Batesville Airport, prompting an immediate response from Southside, Batesville, and Desha…
Small Earthquake Reported In Arkansas Near Batesville
It happened in Cave City, Arkansas. It’s only 17 minutes drive outside of Batesville. A small earthquake of magnitude 1.8 struck 24 km from Cave City, Arkansas, on January 19, 2025, at 12:32 PM CST.…
