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Huge Turnout for Cave City Senior Day at The Meadow

A huge crowd of area senior citizens turned out Thursday, November 12, 2026, for a special Cave City Senior Day and Arkansas SHIIP Day event at The Meadow in Cave City, Arkansas. Bob Connell and the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations broadcast LIVE from 10 AM until 1 PM, bringing local radio...

Cave City, AR · 1d
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Independence County quorum court hears about speeders on county road, levies taxes

Kathy Stobaugh wants drivers on Quarry B Road to slow down, and Monday night she came to the Independence County Quorum Court meeting asking for help. Stobaugh said Quarry B is on the back side of the local industrial park, with a lot of traffic on her road, which is in a residential area. “There is a lack of respect for the homes, people and animals – it’s just not right. … It’s an accident waiting to happen.”

Independence County, AR · 2d
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10 Arkansas Weekend Events Stranger And Bigger Than You’d Expect Before The Year Ends

Arkansas weekends can get surprisingly unusual once you look past the usual state park trip. Between the Ozarks and the Delta, a handful of annual events draw big crowds for reasons that sound almost made up. There are festivals built around hot air balloons, a gathering of hobby fans, a toy-filled downtown celebration, and a parade of lights on the river.

Little Rock, AR · 19h
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Christmas Brings Hope prepares for 40th year of food distribution in Independence County

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The annual Christmas Brings Hope program is preparing for its 40th year of providing holiday food assistance to Independence County families in need. Organizers expect to distribute between 1,000 and 1,200 boxes of food this holiday season. Speaking on 1340 KBTA and Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ with White River Now’s Chad Whiteaker, organizer Ted Hall emphasized the high community need for food assistance and highlighted the decades-long collaboration behind the effort.

Independence County, AR · 2d
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Hardy City Council votes to dissolve the city’s A&P commission, tax

HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Hardy City Council passed Ordinance 2026-2 in a 4-2 vote, abolishing the city’s Advertising and Promotion Commission and its 3% sales tax on prepared foods and lodging. The ordinance is set to go into effect Jan. 8. The council had tabled the issue during...

Hardy, AR · 3d

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Developers sue after Jonesboro council denies planned restaurant liquor license

Two local developers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to appeal the city council’s decision to deny their liquor license for a new restaurant to be built on N. Church Street. At a city council meeting on October 20th one resident voiced support for the restaurant's liquor...

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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John 3:16 Ministries accepting Thanksgiving smoked meat, pie orders

John 3:16 Ministries is accepting pre-orders for smoked meats and homemade pies ahead of Thanksgiving, with pickup available Nov. 24 and 25 at Walmart locations in several Arkansas cities, including Batesville. The ministry is offering smoked turkey, smoked ham and pork butt for $49.95 each. Homemade apple, pumpkin and pecan...

Batesville, AR · 2d

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Batesville Rotary Gift Tree opens Monday with 350-plus children waiting

BATESVILLE, Ark. — More than 350 Batesville-area children are on the Rotary Club of Batesville’s Christmas list this year, and the club is asking the community to help fill it. The club’s annual Batesville Rotary Gift Tree begins Monday. The program was formerly known as the Angel Tree...

Batesville, AR · 15h

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The Wood Duck in Hardy, Holiday Shopping

We’ve been busy getting the shop ready for Christmas, and we’re excited to share all the new goodies we have in store!. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, holiday decorations, or just a little something for yourself, we’d love for you to stop by and see what’s new!

Hardy, AR · 1d

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Operation Christmas Child collection week set for Nov. 16-23

A shoebox packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items can bring Christmas joy to a child thousands of miles away — and volunteers across the region are preparing to help make that happen. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23. During the week, volunteers...

Batesville, AR · 2d