Independence County

USPS Hosting Job Fair in Batesville for Rural Carrier Positions

BATESVILLE — The United States Postal Service will host a job fair on Wednesday to fill rural carrier positions in Batesville, Cave City, Newport and nearby communities. The event will be held Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Batesville Post Office, 490 E. College St. Postal officials [read more…]

Craighead County

NEA Education Spotlight: Bearcat Media Productions Inspires Future Journalists at Brookland High School

BROOKLAND, Ark. — The award-winning Bearcat Media Productions team at Brookland High School sets high standards for students in grades 7-12. These students are learning everything from broadcast journalism to sports reporting and commentary, to even filmmaking. The students have a remarkable work ethic, but it all started because of [read more…]

Breaking News

NEA Baptist, UnitedHealthcare Reach Agreement to Keep Providers In Network

JONESBORO, Ark., Nov. 14, 2025– NEA Baptist and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement that allows NEA Baptist to remain an in-network health care provider for more than 30,000 community members with UnitedHealthcare insurance in Northeast Arkansas. This agreement applies to employer-sponsored and Medicare Advantage UnitedHealthcare insurance plans and is effective immediately. [read more…]