Independence County

Lyon College Summer Camp to Explore Life Beneath the Surface

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Students with a curiosity for biology, aquatic life and hands-on science will have the opportunity to explore everything from microscopic microbes to axolotls during an upcoming summer camp at Lyon College. “From Microbes to Axolotls,” a weeklong science camp for students entering grades 7-12, is set for June [read more…]

Independence County

Jonesboro Man Dies After DOC K-9 Team Uses Deadly Force Near Independence County Shooting Scene

BATESVILLE, Ark. — At the request of the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC), the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the DOC K-9 team that occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Independence [read more…]

Independence County

Lyon College to Observe Mr. Rogers Day with Community Service Project at Pioneer Cemetery in Batesville

BATESVILLE, Arkansas — Lyon College will celebrate the legacy of beloved children’s television host and Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers with a community service project aimed at preserving local history. Lyon College Chaplain and Director of Service Maggie Alsup said the campus community will gather during Chapel Hour on Thursday, March [read more…]