he Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce joined the Batesville School District and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new Mobile Hub School Bus, marking a major step forward in community outreach. The…
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BatesvilleHomepage.com Launches in Batesville Arkansas as 24/7 Community Hub Powered by ArkansasRadio.com
A new digital platform is bringing the community together in one place with the official launch of BatesvilleHomepage.com, a hyper-local 24/7 online hub dedicated to everything happening in Batesville and across Independence County. The site…
Arkansas Work Zone Safety PSAs 2026 Feature Real ARDOT Employees sharing serious injuries to tragic losses
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is launching a powerful new series of work zone safety public service announcements featuring real employee experiences as part of its ongoing Slow Down, Phone Down campaign. The new PSAs…
8th Annual Iris Festival Mountain View Arkansas May 1 and 2 2026
One of North Central Arkansas’ most محبوب spring traditions is back as the 8th annual Iris Festival takes place May 1 and 2 in downtown Mountain View. The festival will once again transform the historic…
Arkansas State Police ICP Wins HIDTA Awards 2026 Agency of the Year Officer of the Year
The Arkansas State Police Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) has received top honors at the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Awards held April 28, 2026. The ICP unit was named 2025 Agency of the…
Governor Sarah Sanders Awards 25 Million Including 7 Cities in the Region and Arkansas Communities
Governor Sarah Sanders joined the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to award 25 million dollars to 22 Arkansas communities through the Arkansas Site Development Program. The funding supports development of industrial sites of at least 30…
Sylvan Hills High School Names Trey Schucker Head Football Coach with Searcy Championship Ties
Sylvan Hills High School has announced the hiring of Trey Schucker as its new head football coach, bringing championship experience, strong leadership, and ties to Searcy football. Schucker most recently served as head coach at…
John 3:16 Ministries Unity Fest Charlotte Arkansas May 16 2026 Featuring Willie Robertson
A major community event is returning to Independence County as John 3:16 Ministries hosts its annual FREE Unity Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, bringing a full day of family fun, food, and entertainment. The…
Arkansas Receives $44 Million Tobacco Settlement Disbursement in 2026
Arkansas has received $44,414,444.95 as part of its annual tobacco settlement disbursement, according to Attorney General Tim Griffin. The funding comes from the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement and is distributed through the State Treasurer’s Office…
Highway 37 Bridge Closure in Jackson County Arkansas Scheduled April 27 Through May 25
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure of the Highway 37 bridge over Guthrie Lake near Tuckerman. The closure is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. Monday, April 27, and continue through…
