A Batesville Republican who last year led a successful initiative to mandate hand-counted paper ballot voting in Independence County announced Thursday his intent to run for secretary of state.

Before Monday afternoon, perhaps the most notable Batesville (Ark.) athlete in its 101-year standing was NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin. Gage Wood might have ...

OMAHA, Neb. -- When the University of Arkansas baseball team plays an elimination game against Murray State on Monday at the College World Series, two players from Batesville -- population 11,515 ...

This footage shows an intense lightning display above one citizen's home in Arkansas, USA, on the 4th of June. Ashlee posted the video online and said: "The other tornado warning coming in." ...

LaCroix Precision Optics announced today that they are beginning a $13.8 million expansion to their manufacturing operations in Batesville.

“LaCroix Precision Optics is expanding in Batesville, Arkansas – continuing a trend of growth in the Natural State for over several decades,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the ...

Batesville is the fourteenth city to serve as a "Capital for a Day" during Governor Sanders' term in office. In a proclamation, the Governor highlighted Batesville's rich history.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the City of Batesville will be the state’s ‘Capital for a Day’ on Thursday, June 5.

Edaville, as it has been known, has permanently closed and will now host King Richard's Faire, but the South Shore Christmas tradition will continue.

Arkansas high school students can participate in a statewide video contest promoting environmental responsibility. The contest, open to grades 9-12, challenges students to create a 30-second video ...

The First Judicial Prosecuting Attorney's Office has cleared Hughes Police Department Officer Mabry Green after a fatal shooting of a woman on Christmas Eve in Arkansas, the Arkansas State Police ...