White River Now

12/06/2025

Tonight on the Late Nite LP, Sean and Heath will celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Eagles' 26-time platinum album, 'Hotel California.'
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This two-time diamond album features the title track, "Life in the Fast Lane," "Victim of Love," "New Kid in Town" and more.
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Check out the Late Nite LP on 93 KZLE tonight at midnight online at whiterivernow.com and on the app (available at the Google Play Store and Apple Store).

12/06/2025

Furry Frenzy Toy Toss helps fill Angel Tree needs in Independence County. Click below for more info from White River Now.

A shower of stuffed animals covered the court at Becknell Gymnasium as Lyon College held its annual Furry Frenzy Toy Toss during the men’s basketball game against East Texas Baptist University, collecting 223 plush toys for the

12/05/2025

See Cedar Ridge Elementary’s Winter Wonderland during Christmas event Saturday. Click below for more info from White River Now. 

Heath Wilson By Brianna Goodman, Special to White River Now While many people spent Thanksgiving break relaxing and filling their bellies, Heath Wilson spent his time at school. Wilson, Cedar Ridge Elementary’s long-tenured janitor, decorates the cafeteria

12/05/2025

Lyon College Harlequin Theatre earns regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival honors. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Lulu, played by Eden Bodeker, asserts her independence in Lyon College Harlequin Theatre’s centennial production of “Miss Lulu Bett.” Lyon College’s Harlequin Theatre marked its 100th anniversary with a major achievement as its fall production of “Miss

12/05/2025

Chamber hosts ribbon-cutting for Forrest Office Machines’ expansion into Batesville market. Click below for more info from White River Now.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Forrest Office Machines’ expansion into the Batesville market. Though new to the local business community, the company brings more than 65 years of industry experience and

12/05/2025

Museum invites public to celebrate ‘Old-Fashioned’ Christmas at annual event. Click below for more info from White River Now.

The Old Independence Regional Museum is inviting families to step back in time as it prepares to host its 18th annual Christmas Family Day on Saturday, Dec. 13. The free event, running from 10 a.m. to 2

12/05/2025

Cave City Superintendent Steve Green has announced a time change for this evening’s home basketball games against Timbo.

🏀 Start time has been moved to 5:00 PM.
Please note that Timbo’s senior girls will be unable to play.

Tonight’s revised lineup:
• 5:00 PM – Junior Boys
• Homecoming Court Presentation
• Senior Boys
• Junior Girls (final game of the night)

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our athletes and school community.

12/05/2025

FNBC announces leadership transition as Hudson steps into CEO role. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Chad Hudson FNBC President Chad Hudson will become the community bank’s next chief executive officer on Jan. 1, 2026, capping a multi-year succession plan at the 113-year-old institution, the bank announced earlier this week. Hudson, who will

12/05/2025

LISTEN: Batesville Rotary Angel Tree sees increase in need as deadline nears. Click below for more info from White River Now.

From left: Regina Lilly, Batesville Rotary Club President Dorothy Henning, and Angel Tree Project Coordinator Deanna Greene With the deadline approaching, the Rotary Club of Batesville is asking for community support as nearly 400 children wait to

12/05/2025

Dynamic Mobile Storage celebrates expansion with dual-chamber ribbon-cutting. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Dynamic Mobile Storage marked a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its expanded location at 4415 North St. Louis St. The event was the first dual celebration with both the Batesville Area and Cave City Area

12/05/2025

UACCB prioritizes student success, earning national recognition and expanding programs. Click below for more info from White River Now.

At the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB), improving lives isn’t just a mission statement — it’s the heart of everything the college does. From faculty to staff, the entire campus community is committed to

12/05/2025

Cedar Ridge rolls past Woodlawn for program’s first football championship. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Cedar Ridge capped a historic football season Thursday night by winning its first AAA 8-man state championship, defeating Woodlawn 74–38 at War Memorial Stadium. The Timberwolves secured the title on a frigid night in Little Rock, where