Independence County January sales tax revenue tops projections
February 5, 2026
Independence County’s one-cent, countywide sales tax balance for January 2026 came in above projections. The county reported a January
Independence County’s one-cent, countywide sales tax balance for January 2026 came in above projections. The county reported a January
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 121 of Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast!
Noting a recent Arkansas Supreme Court decision, Independence County officials say voters heading to the polls on March 3
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2026 Leadership Batesville program, a competitive leadership development
Arkansas collected $160.3 million more in general revenue than anticipated through the first seven months of fiscal year 2026,
The Batesville High School cheerleading team earned a fourth-place finish in the Game Day Division at the National Cheerleaders
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 120 of Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast!
Mountain View folklife advocate and musician Kay Thomas is among the 2026 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards, which
Community members and first responders will brave icy water later this month during the 2026 Batesville Polar Plunge, a
A 73-year-old Hardy man was killed Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle on a Sharp County highway,
An Arkansas appeals court has upheld the authority of a former Independence County judge to refuse to fill a
Reader Russ Walker sent these photos of the flea market in Southside on Heber Springs that suffered significant damage
A candlelight vigil titled “Building Light in the Darkness” is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Maxfield Park in
Two juveniles have been charged with dozens of offenses following a months-long investigation into thefts and burglaries in Horseshoe
A joint drug investigation in Independence County has led to the seizure of more than 250 pounds of prescription
Ozarka College will host an “old-fashioned political rally” this Friday to give voters a chance to meet local candidates
After a brief daytime thaw, freezing temperatures have returned, renewing travel concerns across much of northern Arkansas as the
Arkansas public-school employees looking to advance their careers or move into the classroom have a new opportunity this year
A 53-year-old woman was killed, and two children were injured in a two-vehicle collision late Friday afternoon on U.S.
The Amazon distribution center, also known as Project Riverstone, that is being constructed at the intersection of North St.
Lock and Dam Number 1 at Batesville on Jan. 27, 2026 / Image: White River Now After a brief
Members of the Arkansas National Guard with the Vital Link team in Izard County. State and local officials say
Arkansas marijuana patients have become concerned about the program’s future since a court ruled in December that state lawmakers
Arkansas emergency officials continue response and recovery efforts following a winter storm that brought snow, ice, and prolonged freezing
Brutal cold and lingering ice continued to threaten much of Arkansas on Sunday, refreezing roadways and prompting widespread government
By Andrea Bruner, White River Now A local Girl Scout is offering to redo the veterans plaza in Batesville
Federal funding is on the way to help the Batesville Police Department upgrade equipment and technology used to keep
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has deployed the Arkansas National Guard and declared a state of emergency as a major
Arkansans spent more than $291.1 million on medical marijuana in 2025, setting a new annual sales record and signaling
Laverne Hurd (center), who recently celebrated her 98th birthday with NCO Direct Care Supervisor Tina Equitz (left) and NCO
The forecast of inclement weather is prompting Lyon College to close its Batesville campus and reschedule several events over
Batesville School District Superintendent Dr. Ginni McDonald, UACCB Chancellor Dr. Brian Shonk High school students in Batesville will soon
A deicer truck departs from an Arkansas Department of Transportation district site in preparation for the winter storm. A
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 117 of Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast!
A 30-year-old Gassville woman was killed Wednesday night after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. Highway 62 West,
Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar speaks during a legislative subcommittee meeting on Jan. 21, 2026. (Photo by
A Mountain View family lost their home Tuesday evening in a fire that was complicated by fireworks detonating inside
Chris Davis The Cedar Ridge School Board on Tuesday night selected a familiar face to lead the district into
A dangerous winter storm is heading for Arkansas this week, bringing heavy snow, ice, and bitter cold. The National
Two Arkansas men died in separate highway crashes this week, according to preliminary reports from the Arkansas State Police.