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Thomas Kendrick announces campaign for Circuit Judge, Division 2, 16th Judicial District

On March 3, 2026, Thomas Kendrick declares his intention to run for Circuit Judge, Division Two in the 16th Judicial District. Cleburne, Independence, Izard, ...

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UACCB to host Open House for Fall 2025 students and community members

New, returning, and existing students, along with their families and the community, are invited to the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s (UACCB) ...

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Chamber brings nonprofits together for first roundtable

Amanda Roberts is aware of the importance of nonprofits to a chamber and the community at large. Her most recent role is membership engagement ...

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Independence County launches emergency alert system with FireTEXT

The FireTEXT Community Alert System, a new emergency messaging platform intended to notify citizens during critical crises and community emergencies, was launched Thursday, Independence ...

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Council rezones tract off Harrison for potential apartments

It was a short meeting Tuesday night for the Batesville City Council, with some general housekeeping ordinances and a rezone request. The council agreed ...

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Cave City awarded $530K grant for sewer project

Cave City has secured a $530,000 grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to help replace aging sewer infrastructure, Mayor Jonas Anderson announced Tuesday. ...

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Batesville’s Gage Wood signs with Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Gage Wood, a University of Arkansas standout and Batesville High School graduate, after selecting him with the ...

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Grandparents, mom charged after children in Williford home test positive for meth

Three adults face felony charges after two young children in a Sharp County home tested positive for multiple illegal substances, according to court records. ...

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Authorities searching for missing man in Stone County

Authorities in Stone County are searching for a man who went missing after walking away from a job site in the Marcella area on ...

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Police officer assaulted; armed suspects at large in Beebe area

Authorities are searching for two suspects considered armed and dangerous after a police officer was assaulted earlier this morning during a traffic stop in ...

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