White River Now

10/22/2025

Man arrested in Cleburne County shooting that leaves one dead. Click below for more info from White River Now.

A Cleburne County man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that left one person dead in Ida, authorities said. According to the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 3000

10/22/2025

This Friday night, the Batesville Pioneers will travel to Brookland to take on the Bearcats im conference action.
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Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Coach Ryan Morrow Show, followed by play-by-play at 7:00.
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Listen live with the Voice of Pioneer Football, Mark Lamberth, along with Ronald Richardson on 93.1 KZLE, the White River Now app, or whiterivernow.com. 🏈

10/22/2025

ALERT: According to the Spring River Chronicle, police are searching for an armed man after a double homicide in Fulton County. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with the deaths of two women whose bodies were discovered Oct. 21 at one of the victims’ homes in the Fulton County community of Agnos, according to the

10/22/2025

From the City of Batesville Animal Control

10/22/2025

New Batesville Performing Arts Center, Greenway Trail to be celebrated Thursday. Click below for more info from White River Now.

A night view of the new Batesville Performing Arts Center on the Batesville High School campus (left) and a view of the Main Street section of the Batesville Greenway System. Batesville will mark a milestone Thursday with

10/22/2025

Sppoky fun as ‘Nightmare on Main 2025’ haunts Main Street Batesville this weekend. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Main Street Batesville’s Sydney Wood and James Gage Main Street Batesville’s annual “Nightmare on Main” celebration returns Oct. 24–25 with two days of Halloween-themed fun in downtown Batesville — and this year, there’s no registration fee to

10/22/2025

The Melbourne Bearkatz are traveling to Yellville this Friday to take on the Yellville-Summit Panthers in conference action.
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You can join the Coach Clayton McWilliams show at 6:30 and kick off at 7 with Kenny Pitts bringing you the play-by-play.
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You can always listen live on Outlaw 106.5, on the White River Now app or whiterivernow.com. 🏈

10/22/2025

Batesville to close city offices early on Wednesday to honor longtime employee Randy Palmer. Click below for more info from White River Now.

City offices in Batesville will close early Wednesday to honor longtime city employee Randy Palmer, who served the community for more than four decades. The City of Batesville, Batesville Community Center, and Batesville Water Utilities will close

10/22/2025

From the Mountain View Police Department-AR

10/22/2025

From the The City of Batesville

The City of Batesville, Batesville Community Center and Batesville Water Utilities will be closing tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. to allow our staff to attend the funeral service of Mr. Randy Palmer, who has worked for the City for over 40 years. All offices will reopen at their regular time on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

** The Municipal Golf Pro-Shop will be closing at 10:00 a.m.

Payments may be made at the outdoor Kiosk or online. For a Utility emergency, please call 870-698-2444.

10/21/2025

MISSING JUVENILE

~Update Logan has been located~

🔺 MISSING JUVENILE – PLEASE SHARE 🔺

Name: Logan Duran
Age: 13 years old
Height: 5'4"
Weight: Approximately 120–130 lbs

Last Seen: Earlier today

Location: Maple Springs Road, Rosie area, Independence County

Clothing: Gray sweatpants, gray shirt with the number 99 on it.

If you have any information on Logan’s whereabouts, please contact local authorities immediately.

Independence County Sheriff’s Department or Independence County Dispatch.

870-793-8838 or 870-698-2450n