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Name of missing boater found in lake identified
POWHATAN, Ark. (KAIT) - The sheriff’s office has identified a boater who drowned Tuesday in Lake Charles. Lawrence County Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said rescue crews located the body of 63-year-old Ronnie Lindsey of the Cord-Charlotte area around 7:46 p.m. May 7. Waldrupe said his office received a call around...
College holds graduation for graduates’ pets
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college held a graduation for its recent graduates’ pets. Lyon College said in a social media post “It’s not just the students that get recognition for their years of hard work.”. Around seven students brought their pets to the ceremony...
Newport applies for grant to fix street problem
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Newport has applied for an 80/20 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to improve its streets. The grant will allow them to remove trees and fix a sidewalk on Elm Street that has broken a water main. City inspector Trey Randolph said...
Pictures of the Day: Fire Boss
David Dow submitted these photos and a note: “These folks are conducting training flights at Heber Springs Municipal Airport (KHBZ) in Arkansas. Fire Boss aircraft are used for fighting fires. They scoop up water in the floats from a nearby lake or river. In this case, they are operating out of Greers Ferry Lake, just north of Little Rock. These aircraft have a useful load of almost 7,000 pounds. They are very big!”
Heber Springs man dies after motorcycle accident
A Heber Springs man has died after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident last week in Quitman, Ark. Arkansas State Police say Joshua Phillip Royce, 32, was traveling east on State Highway 134 on Thursday, May 2, around 9 p.m., when his 2021 Kawasaki left the roadway and struck a culvert.
Softball Game Recap: Butler Comes Up Short
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Butler couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls on Tuesday. Butler has not had much luck with Hickory Ridge recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Intimidator Group and The Toro Company Foundation announce Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program
Intimidator Group and The Toro Company Foundation have launched this year’s Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program, continuing their commitment to improving local landscapes. According to a release from Intimidator, the program is open to nonprofits in Batesville and surrounding communities. It offers funding opportunities to rejuvenate and preserve outdoor spaces. Previous grants have supported projects like sustainable agriculture gardens, park renovations, and water conservation initiatives.
Community Spotlight: Priscilla Stone
Tom Althouse once said that you know you are truly alive when you care for every living thing. One day soon, it will be the norm to view others not as competition, but as gifts to share this gorgeous planet with, and we will not be able to imagine the loss of but one.
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