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06/23/2026

From the City of Batesville Animal Control

Picked up on Craig st. Call to reclaim 870-698-2424

06/23/2026

Internal medicine physician joins White River Health Family Care in Mountain View. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Dr. Merlin Matthew (Image provided by White River Health) Residents of Stone County and surrounding communities have expanded access to adult primary care services with the addition of an internal medicine physician at White River Health Family

06/23/2026

Rotary Club of Batesville honors community members at annual awards ceremony. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Six Independence County residents were recognized Monday for their contributions to the community at the Rotary Club of Batesville’s annual Officer Induction and Awards Ceremony. The club presented five award categories to individuals representing education, healthcare, and

06/23/2026

⛽ Filling up feels a little better this week, Arkansas. The statewide gas price average has fallen more than 14 cents in seven days to $3.49 per gallon. Click the link in the comments below for more info from White River Now.

06/22/2026

Dr. Jim Lytle, a retired Batesville physician, dies.

Dr. Jimmie Elwyn Lytle, age 95, of Batesville, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1930, at Spring Mill to John and Ora Lytle, the 6th of 8 children-

06/22/2026

Arkansas AG accuses Roblox, Discord of enabling child predators. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Arkansas children were lured, groomed and sexually exploited on two of the internet’s most popular platforms — and their parent companies knew it and looked the other way, the state’s top lawyer alleges. Arkansas Attorney General Tim

06/22/2026

Throughout June, The FARM at UACCB's Gateway Center will have FREE You-Pick Corn every Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to Noon.

06/22/2026

New study places Little Rock at top of national obesity list. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Little Rock has displaced McAllen, Texas, as America’s most obese city, according to a ranking by the personal finance website WalletHub, as reported by London’s Daily Mail. The ranking highlights severe public health hurdles in Pulaski County, where nearly 68%

06/22/2026

Tuesday: Join Tommy Newton and the Batesville Rotary Club at Polk and Paddle for the 2nd Annual Smoke & Oak fundraiser. Enjoy bourbon, ci**rs, and great food—all to fund a permanent scholarship endowment for local seniors. 🎓✨ Click the link in the comments below for more info and an interview with Newton.

06/22/2026

Independence County Dive Team recovers submerged vehicle during monthly training. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Bret Ward of the Independence County Dive Team posted the above image of an SUV that had been submerged in the White River. The dive team recovered the vehicle during a training exercise on Saturday. (Image via