Federal judge declares sections of Arkansas’ library obscenity law unconstitutional
December 23, 2024
Above: The Garland County Library in Hot Springs on August 7, 2024. The library’s executive director, Adam Webb, was
Above: The Garland County Library in Hot Springs on August 7, 2024. The library’s executive director, Adam Webb, was
An Ash Flat man was killed last week in a three-vehicle crash in Fulton County. According to state police,
Vital Link Ambulance Service recognized two team members during the organization’s annual Christmas Awards Banquet. Trenton Johnson was named
Peggy Wiseman Hudson, co-founder of a Calico Rock nursing center and a lifelong historian of Calico Rock, passed away at
The Independence County District Court is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month at its current building, located at 549
A Stone County man charged in the 2023 death of his wife was found dead earlier this month. The
Martha Francisco (pictured above, right, with Citizens Bank’s Community Engagement Officer Ashley Engles on the left), a food service
The Melba Theater is spreading holiday cheer with its annual Christmas movie series, “A Very Melba Christmas 2024.” This
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston (left) unveils a portrait of U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves in the Capitol on
Above image: Charlotte Satterwaite and her son, Austin Satterwaite / White River Area Agency on Aging’s Logan Vest with
By Andrea Bruner, White River Now With the closure of one longtime hotel and another not paying taxes owed
The Morgan Nick Foundation has released an alert for a missing Batesville teenager. Estefany Fabiola Lopez (pictured), 16, was
The White River Health Foundation on Tuesday announced a $500,000 contribution from First Community Bank as the lead donation
Cody Smith, chairman of the Independence County Republican Committee, announced on Monday he will seek re-election as the committee’s
Above: A group of stuffed toys collected for this year’s Angel Tree program. The Rotary Club of Batesville is
By Andrea Bruner Patience, organization and a passion for serving others are just a few qualities Amanda Bledsoe put
(While the establishment is listed on the council agenda and in the ordinance as “The Club on 3rd,” Grace
Above (from left): State Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, and State Sen. John Payton, R-Wilburn Arkansas lawmakers are taking
Above: Chris Racey speaks during an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting at Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature
Above (from left): Nallely Prada, Nataly Nava, Natanael Nava, and state Senator John Payton Batesville Junior High School Charter
Rep. David Ray, R-Maumelle, scans paperwork during a special legislative session in Little Rock on June 17, 2024. Ray
Arkansas State Police have released the fatality report on a two-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Mountain
The 2024 Mark Martin/Lyon College High School Invitational Tournament finished Saturday night, with the Nettleton Lady Raiders and the
Lyon College has received a $100,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) to enhance the SCOTS Cross
United Way of North Central Arkansas will officially close on Dec. 31, 2024, after more than four decades of
A Stone County man died in a one-vehicle accident in Independence County on Dec. 7. According to Arkansas State
Above: Southside Southerners vs. the Mountain View Yellowjackets in Thursday’s semifinals of the Mark Martin/ Lyon College High School
Despite the threat of rain, Main Street Batesville has made schedule adjustments to “A Downtown Christmas” to ensure the
State officials will seek federal waiver to incentivize using food stamps to buy fresh, locally grown foods By Tess
Southside Charter High School dedicated Dec. 11 to preparing its seniors for life after graduation with a day focused
The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Locust Grove man on 14 charges related to possession of child
Article by Emily Wang, White River Now At Tuesday’s Southside City Council meeting, members reviewed the process for private
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death of a 45-year-old Independence County, Arkansas, woman, whose
Ozarka College in Melbourne hosted its annual Christmas event, “Gingerbread Lane,” on Friday, Dec. 6. The free event, held
Janet discusses health insurance with Centennial Bank’s Ricky Westbrook and Adam Cartwright in Episode 30 of Smart Insurance! Smart
Officials warn against impaired driving during holiday season The winter holiday season brings parties and festivities — and an
A Batesville man was arrested Monday night after allegedly resisting arrest and punching an Independence County sheriff’s deputy in
A Batesville man currently jailed on felony charges related to child pornography is now facing a felony count of
The community of Melbourne will have over $5 million to improve its wastewater treatment plant. According to the United
Above: Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery Article by Emily Wang, White River Now Hal Vandiver