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21/08/2025

Batesville's Landon Downing appointed to Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday appointed Landon Downing of Batesville to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. His term expires Jan. 14, 2034, and fills the remainder of Deborah Smith’s term. Downing is vice president of commercial

21/08/2025

From the City of Batesville Animal Control

Brought in from North Park.
Call 870-698-2424 to reclaim.

20/08/2025

New Mississippi River bridge to pay tribute to MLK, B.B. King, Elvis. Click below for more info from White River Now.

The new Interstate 55 bridge that will connect West Memphis, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, will be named Kings’ Crossing in honor of three cultural figures linked to the region: civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., blues

20/08/2025

Independence County conducts s*x offender compliance checks. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Law enforcement agencies in Independence County recently completed a series of compliance checks on registered s*x offenders as part of an ongoing effort to ensure adherence to state registration requirements. The Independence County Sheriff’s Department, working with

20/08/2025

From Lakers Highlights/News

Did You Know?

Just like Luka Doncic’s NBA career-high of 73 points, Austin Reaves once dropped 73 points too—back in high school at Cedar Ridge, leading his team to their third state championship in four years! 🤯

From Newark, Arkansas to Lakers glory—AR’s journey is one for the books! 💜💛

20/08/2025

From the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce

👟 Runners & Walkers – Let’s Go! Hit the pavement Saturday, August 23 for a fun 2-mile run/walk benefiting Alzheimer’s Arkansas 💜—helping care for family caregivers across our state.

🎽 Registration includes:
✅ Comfy event t-shirt
✅ Goody bag
✅ Scenic route starting & ending behind the Community Center

📍 Sign up here: runsignup.com/Race/AR/Batesville/WhiteRiverH2GoRun

20/08/2025

Michelle Gray named chief financial officer at ASU-Beebe. Click below for more info from White River Now.

Michelle Gray, a former state lawmaker with experience in finance, healthcare, and education, has been named chief financial officer and vice chancellor for finance and administration at Arkansas State University-Beebe. Gray began her career in higher education

20/08/2025

From the City of Batesville Animal Control

Edit - Owner reclaimed
Brought in off of N Heights. Please call to reclaim 870-698-2424

20/08/2025

Baxter County sting nabs three alleged scammers targeting elderly. Click below for more info from White River Now.

The knock on the door was supposed to be a federal agent collecting $60,000 from an elderly victim. Instead, it was the beginning of a weeklong sting in Baxter County that ended with three men in jail

20/08/2025

Woman sentenced for illegal excavation of Native American site in Stone County. Click below for more info from White River Now.

A Quitman woman has been sentenced to four years’ probation after admitting she illegally excavated a Native American archaeological site in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest and removed human skeletal remains. Kristy Loree Gordon, 43, was sentenced

19/08/2025

From the Mountain View Fire Department, Arkansas

19/08/2025

Salem man dies from injuries in Newton County motorcycle crash. Click below for more info from White River Now.

A Salem man died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in rural Newton County, Arkansas State Police said. Jamie Terrebonne, 59, died Aug. 12 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, 10 days