Harding Academy finished 4th in the state, while golfers from Salem and Melbourne earned impressive individual finishes at the 2026 Arkansas Class 3A Boys Golf State Championship at Diamante Country Club.
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Election Crimes: Police Report Damage To “Campaign Signs” In Arkansas
A wave of campaign‑sign thefts and vandalism has left residents across Izard County unsettled.
HealthFirst Women’s Health Event Returns October 6 in Batesville
White River Health and First Community Bank are bringing HealthFirst back to Batesville on Tuesday, October 6, giving women an opportunity to step awa…
Calico Rock Woman Killed After SUV Leaves Highway 5, Strikes Tree
A 68-year-old Calico Rock woman was killed Saturday morning after her SUV left State Highway 5, traveled down an embankment and struck a tree.
Hardy Man Killed, Melbourne Man Injured in Fulton County Head-On Crash
A Hardy man was killed and a Melbourne man was injured in a head-on crash Sunday morning on US Highway 62 in Fulton County.
Melbourne Man Held on $200,000 Bond on 6 Child Sex-Crime Charges
A Melbourne man is being held in the Izard County Detention Center on a $200,000 bond after being booked on 6 sex-related charges.
2nd Harvesting Hope Gala Highlights Child Advocacy in Batesville was a Success
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Independence County held its 2nd annual Harvesting Hope Gala Thursday, September 24, at Lyon College’s Scottish Heritage Building in Batesville.
First Community Bank Announces Promotions Across Arkansas and Missouri
First Community Bank has announced a series of promotions recognizing employees in Batesville, Jonesboro, Searcy and Missouri as the locally owned financial institution continues to develop leadership from within.
Baxter County Jury Convicts Ryan James Lindsey, 33, in 2020 Murder, Gives Life Sentence
A Baxter County jury has convicted a 33-year-old man on multiple felony charges in connection with the 2020 death of a Mountain Home man and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Independence County Veterans Memorial Launches $500,000 Campaign
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks reminded the nation of the cost of freedom and sacrifice, a new effort is underway in Bates…
