The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, March 1, 2026, at a residence on Lindsey Circle. Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 1:27 p.m. after receiving a report…
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Heber Springs Schools Thank ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus LPN Students for Assisting with Scoliosis Screenings
Heber Springs Schools are extending a special thank you to LPN students from ASU–Beebe Searcy Campus for their assistance with middle school scoliosis screenings. School officials say the students’ professionalism, compassion, and willingness to serve…
Lyon College Convocation to Explore Arkansas’s Political Realignment from Blue to Red
Lyon College will host a public convocation lecture examining Arkansas’s dramatic political shift over the past decade. Dr. John C. Davis will present “From Blue to Red: The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas” on…
Grant Hardin Scheduled for Izard County Court Appearance on Escape Charge
Convicted murderer and former police chief Grant Hardin is scheduled to appear in Izard County Circuit Court on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in connection with a new charge of second-degree escape. The…
Lyon College in Batesville to Remain Open Friday, January 30
Lyon College officials say the campus in Batesville will remain open and classes will be in session on Friday, January 30, while urging faculty, staff, and commuter students to use extreme caution when traveling due…
First Community Bank Welcomes Katherine Harris as Senior Vice President in Batesville
First Community Bank has announced the hiring of Katherine Harris as senior vice president and retail sales strategy officer, bringing more than a decade of banking leadership to the organization’s enterprise-wide retail strategy. In her…
With Winter Storms, ArkansasRadio.com Stations Deliver Hourly Local News and Frequent Weather Updates
As winter storms impact North Central and Central Arkansas, ArkansasRadio.com radio stations are delivering reliable, real-time information to help residents stay safe and informed. Listeners can receive local news updates every hour with Dale Gardner,…
City of Searcy Earns Multiple Arkansas Business Trendsetter Awards for Workforce and Technology Innovation
The City of Searcy has once again been recognized by Arkansas Business as a Trendsetter City, earning top honors in two categories for innovative programs that strengthen education, workforce development, technology, and public safety across…
After 8 Year Search Missing Faulkner County Woman Kelly Evans Positively Identified
The remains of Kelly Evans, a 54-year-old woman who disappeared from Faulkner County in October 2017, have been positively identified following a recent discovery in rural Enola. According to the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office, a…
BREAKING: $500,000 Bond Set for Walnut Ridge Man Charged in Deadly Altercation
A judge has set a $500,000 cash-only bond for a man charged in connection with a deadly physical altercation in Walnut Ridge. On Monday, January 19, District Judge Alex Bigger found probable cause to charge…
