Advanced manufacturing company Oobotic has announced plans to invest approximately $6.5 million in its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, creating up to 70 new jobs during the next 4 years. The approximately 97,000-square-foot facility,…
Citizens Bank has announced the 29th Annual Celebrate America fireworks show has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 5, following an unexpected issue with its longtime pyrotechnics vendor. The free community celebration will take place from…
New royalty has been crowned at the 105th Independence County Fair as Darcy Taylor was named Miss Independence County 2026 and London Holladay earned the title of Teen Miss Independence County 2026. The pageant…
The Artisans Market of Heber Springs is returning on June 13, 2026, offering another opportunity to shop local and experience small-town charm. The open-air market begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Cleburne County Courthouse located…
The Artisans Market of Heber Springs is returning on June 13, 2026, offering another opportunity to shop local and experience small-town charm. The open-air market begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Cleburne County Courthouse located…
Bakers across Independence County are being invited to show off their homemade dessert skills during the 105th Independence County Fair Pie Contest on Friday, June 12, 2026, as part of Senior Citizens Day activities at…
Bakers across Independence County are being invited to show off their homemade dessert skills during the 105th Independence County Fair Pie Contest on Friday, June 12, 2026, as part of Senior Citizens Day activities at…
The Searcy Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman reported missing by her family. According to police, 35-year-old Michelle Khokhlov is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs…
Registration is now open for the 105th Independence County Fair Pageants scheduled during the 2026 Independence County Fair in Batesville. Organizers announced pageants are open to contestants ranging from 6 months through 21 years of…
Vendor registration is now officially open for the 105th Independence County Fair as organizers prepare for another major celebration in Independence County during America 250 festivities. Fair officials are currently accepting registrations for food vendors,…
