More Than 50 Singers Auditioned as Final 10 Prepare to Compete During the 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival One of the most anticipated entertainment events of the 46th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival takes…
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State Officials End Speculation After Officer’s Arrest In Arkansas
BATESVILLE, Ark. — As rumors swirl, Arkansas State Police is getting involved. They’re trying to set the record straight amid the sad news. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is leading an investigation at…
Cushman City Council to Swear in New Council Member, Appoint Interim Mayor at July 20 Meeting
The Cushman City Council will meet Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with a full agenda that includes the swearing-in of a new council member, the appointment of an interim mayor,…
Inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off a Huge Success During Cave City Watermelon Festival
Smoke filled the air, grills stayed hot throughout the day, and friendly competition was on full display as the inaugural Trenton Morgan Memorial Steak and Chicken Wing Cook Off made its successful debut Saturday, July…
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry to Host Free Family Breakfast and Resource Event Saturday in Batesville
Families across Independence County are invited to enjoy a free breakfast, receive baby essentials, and connect with valuable community resources during the Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry event this Saturday, July 18. The event will…
Batesville Firefighters Make Sweet Stop at Kids’ Lemonade Stand on Hot Summer Day
A routine trip back from an emergency call turned into a memorable community moment this week when members of the Batesville Fire Department stopped to support a neighborhood lemonade stand. The department shared on social…
Batesville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Following ICAC Investigation
A Batesville child sexual abuse material arrest has led to felony charges against a 20-year-old man following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. Josue Alexander Cruz is being held in…
Oil Trough Man Arrested on Second-Degree Sexual Assault Charge in Independence County
An Oil Trough man has been arrested following an Oil Trough man sexual assault arrest investigation involving allegations of abuse against a child under the age of 14. According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office,…
Horseplay Turns Deadly: 18-Year-Old Cave City Man Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting
An 18-year-old Cave City man is facing a Cave City manslaughter charge after investigators say he admitted to pointing a loaded rifle at a juvenile during what he described as “horseplay,” resulting in a fatal…
Arkansas Appeals Court Upholds County Judge’s Authority Over Hiring Deputy District Court Clerk
An Arkansas appellate court has affirmed a circuit court ruling that an Independence County judge acted within his constitutional authority when he refused to fill a vacant deputy district court clerk position, ending a legal…
