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Search of AR home yields $1M in methamphetamine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Batesville, Arkansas man is facing several drug-related charges after $1 million in methamphetamine was discovered in his home. The 16th Judicial Drug Task Force announced on Wednesday that after a 6-month long multi-agency investigation, an arrest was made for the suspected trafficking of methamphetamine. In January 2024, members of the Drug […]
City begins move into new city hall
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Sharp County town is only weeks away from opening its city hall in a new location. Cave City announced its plans in 2023 to purchase three buildings on Main Street. The three buildings would house city hall, the police department, and a pocket park.
Sinkhole repairs ease first responder worries
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - As summer approaches, many plan to flock to Northeast Arkansas to cool off in the area rivers. While caution needs to be a high priority, floaters on the Spring River can breathe a sigh of relief after a dangerous sinkhole was filled. The deadly sinkhole, located...
Investigation begins into attempted theft of horse
EVENING SHADE, Ark. (KAIT) - For the third time in the past month, a new investigation regarding the death or theft of an animal has been opened in Sharp County. Around April 30, John Kunkel found one of his goats beheaded on his farm on Simstown Road north of Evening Shade.
Band honored for second state championship
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas high school band was honored by the Arkansas House of Representatives for its recent state championship. The Highland High School Concert Band won the 4A State Championship last month. Highland’s concert band has been competing over the last three years and has walked...
High school radio program broadcasting inspiration into student’s futures
CAVE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas high school radio program is making sure students have a career path when they leave high school. In Cave City, the high school’s radio station, Caveman Radio, is celebrating more than 40 years of teaching students how to be leaders in the industry.
Batesville native to be honored by DEA at special ceremony
A Batesville native killed in the line of duty while serving as a Special Agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be honored in a special event on Thursday afternoon, May 16, at the Old Independence Regional Museum. According to a release from the DEA, the ceremony will honor...
Batesville native Gage Wood will start for #2 Arkansas on Friday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Diamond Pioneer is now in the starting rotation for the Diamond Hogs. Dave Van Horn announced in his weekly press conference that Gage Wood will start Friday for #2 Arkansas. He made a pair of relief appearances last weekend versus Mississippi State. Wood has 3 wins, 2 saves, and a 3.03 ERA this season. He has 44 strikeouts in 29 and 2/3 innings of work. One of his saves came in dramatic fashion.
Businesses prepare for summer traffic
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - Businesses across Northeast Arkansas are preparing to see an influx of visitors as temperatures rise. In Hardy, Kozey’s Country Market is ready for the large number of people expected to visit the area over the next few months. The market has been open for three...
Community working side-by-side to support firefighter injured in off-duty crash
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) – A Northeast Arkansas community is coming together to support one of their own. Firefighter Bobby Davis of Hardy suffered serious injuries in a side-by-side crash in March. “I was taking my side-by-side back to the house. I rolled and crushed all four of my fingers...
New support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, dementia formed for Batesville
The Alzheimer’s Association has announced a new support group for caregivers of those living with dementia is now available in Independence County. The Arkansas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has formed a Batesville Caregiver Support Group, which will meet on the second Thursday of each month at White River Health — Conference Room A in Batesville. The meetings for family, friends, and caregivers who care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia will be at 5 p.m. and led by local facilitator Deanna Green.
A message from the Independence County Senior Citizens Program
Here’s a special message from the Independence County Senior Citizens Program regarding the new Senior Center building in Batesville:. We are gearing up to finalize the Capital Campaign for the Independence County Senior Citizens Program (ICSCP). Did you notice something unusual about the picture that accompanies this article? Yes,...
LISTEN: A Heart Like Mine Gala scheduled for June 22
Music, food, dancing, and the celebration of medical milestones will be part of the second annual A Heart Like Mine Gala, coming Saturday, June 22, to Edwards Common on the Lyon College campus in Batesville. The event will benefit A Heart Like Mine Foundation, an Independence County-based foundation supporting families affected by congenital heart disease.
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