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Earthquake recorded near Smithville
SMITHVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Smithville Friday evening. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake happened shortly before 9 p.m. on May 10. The earthquake had a depth of 17 kilometers and happened about 5 miles northeast of Smithville. No one reported feeling...
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...
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.
Cave City man dies after early morning vehicle accident
An early morning one-vehicle accident on Saturday resulted in the death of a Cave City man. According to the Arkansas State Police, 66-year-old Joe Guthrie was killed when his 2021 Ford Escape crashed into a sign. The state police reported that Guthrie’s vehicle was traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 167...
Batesville Schools superintendent leads community meeting on district challenges
In Monday evening’s Batesville School District Community Meeting at the Batesville Aquatics and Community Center, Superintendent Dr. Ken James addressed various topics, shedding light on the district’s current status and future plans. With a designated time for questions and answers, the meeting aimed to foster transparency and engage the community in discussions vital to the district’s well-being.
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...
City-County Connections Meeting update: The Land of Opportunity with Rex Nelson
Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery (pictured above, right) kicked off the City-County Connections meeting on Thursday, highlighting significant progress and future plans for the community. Jeffery outlined some of the county’s upcoming endeavors, including achieving 60% of the normal allocation for road maintenance ahead of schedule. “This year has...
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