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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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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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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 · 1d
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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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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 · 16h

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Sitting down with Jacksonville head coach Reggie Swinton ahead of playoff game with Harding Academy

The Jacksonville Titans have had an impressive season boasting an 8-2 record heading into the 5A playoffs this week.

Jacksonville, AR · 1d

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White County United Calls on Searcy to Help Stop Substance Misuse

Business owners, families and community members across White County are being encouraged to come together Friday, November 13, 2026, for a community gathering focused on preventing substance misuse, supporting recovery and helping save lives. White County United Professionals and Families is promoting the event with a message emphasizing the importance...

Searcy, AR · 1d

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'One day in May': Vietnam veteran from Searcy recalls when 'all hell broke loose'

Marine veteran Fred C. Steube shared his “one day in May” experience in the Vietnam War with the other veterans gathered for Veterans Day at the White County Cooperative Extension Service Auditorium on Wednesday. First, Steube, who is from Searcy, told the crowd at the small gathering that...

Searcy, AR · 1d

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A New Pathway Gives Arkansas Students More Flexibility When Studying Precision Agriculture

ASU Beebe and A-State in Jonesboro have partnered to establish a 2+2 agreement for students majoring in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and precision agriculture. The program would allow students to earn an Associate of Science in Agriculture with a new concentration in Precision Agriculture at ASU-Beebe then transfer to complete a four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – GIS and precision agriculture at A-State in Jonesboro. Dr. Blake Perkins is the Vice Chancellor for Academics at ASU Beebe. Keith Perkins is an instructor of precision agriculture at ASU Beebe. They say ASU-Beebe’s precision agriculture curriculum is built to give students as much flexibility as possible. Students can pursue a certificate of proficiency that can be embedded in a one-year technical certificate or the full two-year Associate of Science in Agriculture.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Wynne, Cross County officials considering data center moratoriums

CROSS COUNTY — Both city and county leaders are considering ordinances calling for moratoriums on local data centers, with the Wynne City Council expected to vote on its proposal as early as tonight. Construction is underway on a major data center for Google in West Memphis, with concerns the...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Newly elected Beebe councilwoman followed dad's door-to-door tip, knocked way to victory

Newly elected Beebe City Councilwoman Kelli Taylor learned door-to-door campaigning from her dad and used it to knock off the incumbent in their Ward 2, Position 1 race last week. “I went door to door,” Taylor said. “I did it old school. My dad did that. My dad said that’s...

Beebe, AR · 1d

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HA to host tough Jacksonville team in first round

It’s the toughest draw imaginable for a top-seeded team as the 5A-East Conference champion Harding Academy Wildcats will host Jacksonville this Friday at First Security Stadium in the opening round of the 5A State Football Playoffs. The Titans come into the game at 8-2 as the most impressive No....

Jacksonville, AR · 18h