Batesville council to weigh water utility merger, zoning, budget, and more
December 15, 2025
The Batesville City Council is scheduled to consider a range of public safety, planning, and infrastructure matters when it
The Batesville City Council is scheduled to consider a range of public safety, planning, and infrastructure matters when it
Law enforcement officials in north-central Arkansas are warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers falsely claim
Arkansas has reported a sharp rise in whooping cough cases in 2025, reaching the highest level seen in more
Authorities have increased the reward to $10,000 for information in the disappearance of a Clinton woman who has been
From left: Madelin J. Herrin, Brody Trivitt, Kaylee Bruner The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4301 in Batesville proudly
A man wanted in Texas on an assault charge was arrested late Monday (Dec. 8) in Greers Ferry after
On the heels of a landmark Arkansas Supreme Court ruling, one of the state’s top lawmakers says legislators may
Aldermen review 2026 finances; city budget too tight to add firefighters, other employees, mayor says By Andrea Bruner, White
A Mountain Home woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in northern Baxter County, and the man
Southside Charter High School seniors stepped into real-world career preparation Tuesday during the school’s 10th annual mock interviews, an
Civic groups say an Arkansas Supreme Court decision on Dec. 11, 2025, threatens the future of direct democracy in
Arkansas already has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, and new results from the Arkansas Health
Arkansas State Police have released details about a crash near White Hall last week that left a Batesville woman
Two people were arrested Tuesday after a drug task force raid at a Rosie residence turned up methamphetamine, pills,
White River Health President and CEO Steven Webb White River Health has launched a major expansion of its Oncology
A man who police say passed counterfeit $100 bills at two Batesville-area stores — including one marked “For Motion
For 25 years, the Tri-County Antique Tractor Club has worked to help the community and promote the history of
For Arkansas students dreaming of a career in conservation, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is opening the door
Arkansas took the first formal step toward creating its 53rd state park today as Secretary Shea Lewis of the
By Andrea Bruner, White River Now The kids accompanied by community “heroes” may have looking for the latest Barbie
An Arkansas inmate’s lawsuit accusing prison officials of failing to stop years of sexual abuse by a chaplain is
A Friday evening crash on Highway 18 near Lake City left two people dead, including a child, and sent
Authorities in Stone County are investigating the death of an out-of-state resident whose body was found Sunday afternoon near
A shower of stuffed animals covered the court at Becknell Gymnasium as Lyon College held its annual Furry Frenzy
Heath Wilson By Brianna Goodman, Special to White River Now While many people spent Thanksgiving break relaxing and filling
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Forrest Office Machines’ expansion into the Batesville market.
The Old Independence Regional Museum is inviting families to step back in time as it prepares to host its
Chad Hudson FNBC President Chad Hudson will become the community bank’s next chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026,
From left: Regina Lilly, Batesville Rotary Club President Dorothy Henning, and Angel Tree Project Coordinator Deanna Greene With the
Dynamic Mobile Storage marked a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its expanded location at 4415 North St.
At the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB), improving lives isn’t just a mission statement — it’s
Cedar Ridge capped a historic football season Thursday night by winning its first AAA 8-man state championship, defeating Woodlawn
WorkWired, an IMPACT Independence County initiative powered by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is marking a “Year of
The Cedar Ridge Timberwolves are heading to the state championship after a season already marked by school history. The
Lyon College will present its annual musical gift to the community with a Christmas concert and tree lighting at
First District Congressman Rick Crawford U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford said President Donald Trump is “keeping Americans safe” through recent
Wednesday morning: Crews in the process of removing a semi truck and trailer after it ran off the curve
Families will have the chance to meet Cowboy Santa, visit a live nativity scene, and take free pony rides
Students, faculty and community members at Lyon College will get the chance to swing sledgehammers for a cause on
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is asking a Pulaski County judge to order a New York nursing home operator