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UACCB receives grant for expanding, enhancing nursing program
Featured image (from left): UACCB Director of Health Professions Dr. Becky Warren, UACCB Chancellor Dr. Brian Shonk, and UACCB Vice Chancellor for Academics Dr. Holly Smith. Image: UACCB. The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) has received a $368,614 grant to help support the development of the nursing...
‘Arkansas Graveler’ expected to bring hundreds of bicyclists to Northeast Arkansas
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - Several Region 8 towns are gearing up to host hundreds of bike riders next month. Last August, K8 News reported that the Ozark Foundation planned to bring its statewide biking tour, the “Arkansas Graveler,” to Northeast Arkansas. The six-day, 300-plus mile tour will...
The 29th Annual Gardener's Fair at Historic Locust Grove helps you spring into spring
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gardening fans can get inspired at Historic Locust Grove. WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a look at their 29th annual Gardeners' Fair. Historic Locust Grove’s Gardeners’ Fair will feature vendors selling seeds, flowers, vegetable plants, garden tools, and garden-focused goods such as bird houses, lawn ornaments, flowerpots, and more.
BACC holds ribbon-cutting for AgHeritage Farm Credit Services
A Batesville business recently celebrated its move to a new location. On April 25, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the new AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (FCS) opening at 1169 Batesville Boulevard. “With our move to the new office, we show our commitment to...
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...
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...
ONE Razorback Roadshow set for Thursday night event in Fort Smith
The ONE Razorback Roadshow is gearing up to travel across the state of Arkansas, culminating with a visit to Fort Smith's Uncork’d on May 16. The Roadshow is designed to connect and interact with Razorback fans of all ages and will begin on May 13 in Heber Springs. All eight events on the Roadshow are free and fans interested in attending are asked to RSVP online. ...
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.
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...
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.
Dam bridge closed for maintenance
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close one lane of the Highway 25 bridge across Greers Ferry Dam for routine maintenance. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. May 22-23. Motorists should obey traffic signals and use caution when driving...
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!”
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...
Softball Recap: Fouke falls short of Melbourne in the playoffs
Fouke and Melbourne squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Fouke had to settle for second. They fell 3-0 to the Melbourne Bearkatz. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Fouke's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For Melbourne's part, they saw six different players...
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.
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