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Oil Trough man dies after motorcycle accident
An Independence County man died Wednesday morning following a motorcycle accident, according to the Arkansas State Police. Dennis Tarpley Jr., 49, of Oil Trough, was identified as the victim. State Police reported that Tarpley was traveling north on Meadow Lake Road when his Harley Davidson left the roadway and flipped twice before coming to a rest a few feet off the road.
Independence County man killed in motorcycle crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - An Independence County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday. According to a crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, on Wednesday, May 1, at around 4 a.m., 49-year-old Dennis Tarpley Jr. of Oil Trough was traveling north on Meadow Lake Road when his motorcycle left the right side of the road.
Newport Economic Development Commission completes Entergy Arkansas ‘Select Site’ recertification for Newport airbase
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - Officials with the Newport Economic Development Commission and Entergy Arkansas recently announced the completed recertification of the Newport Airbase Industrial Park 76-acre Select Site through the utility company’s site certification program. “Entergy’s Select Site certification distinguishes Newport and Jackson County as a community that is...
Batesville names new police chief while condemnation process begins for VFW building
The City of Batesville now has a new police chief. John Scarbrough (pictured), the now-former assistant police chief for Batesville, was selected at a special meeting of the Batesville City Council held Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. Scarbrough has been serving as interim chief since the retirement of former Batesville Police...
Batesville School District honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability awardee
The Batesville School District (BSD) was recently named a 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award winner. The award recognizes the district’s efforts to reduce environmental impact, promote health and wellness, and advance sustainability education. According to a release from the BSD, the district was...
Committee forms in attempt to oust mayor
HOXIE, Ark. (KAIT) - A ballot question committee has been formed in Lawrence County to attempt to oust a mayor. A group of people from multiple cities in Lawrence County have come together to collect signatures to attempt to recall Hoxie Mayor Dennis Coggins. The group explained it’s collecting signatures...
Bald Knob Cross to host 32nd annual Blessing of the Bikes
ALTO PASS, Ill. (KFVS) - In partnership with the Lord’s Paheece Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will be hosting the 32nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes. Held on Sunday, May 19, the event provides an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to gather for a...
College class investigates mock crime scene
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A college class took to the woods on Wednesday in Independence County to get some hands-on learning. Lyon College’s Forensic Anthropology Class collected evidence on a staged crime scene at the college’s nature trail. Throughout this semester, students have been learning about forensic science,...
Law enforcement agencies receive slew of complaints regarding rock trucks
BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - State and local law enforcement officers have ramped up patrol in one Northeast Arkansas county after receiving a slew of complaints. Arkansas State Police and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office have received numerous complaints about rock and sand trucks driving dangerously on Highways 63 and 115 in the Black Rock area.
Batesville native Gage Wood gets win as #2 Arkansas beats Missouri State
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A former Diamond Pioneer had a stellar performance for the Diamond Hogs. Batesville native Gage Wood tossed 3 shutout innings Tuesday night in his first career start. He allowed 1 hit and recorded 4 strikeouts as #2 Arkansas beat Missouri State 12-7. Wood is credited with his 3rd win of the season.
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