Batesville prepares for The Darkness

BATESVILLE — The masterminds and fear experts at Batesville’s The Darkness are working overtime to give brave visitors the scare of a lifetime. The Darkness exists within the cavernous, winding rooms of an old industrial complex at 570 Stadium Drive, on the dark...
Gateway Region announces TV partnership

Gateway Region announces TV partnership

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozark Gateway Region is expanding. The tourism organization has announced a partnership between KRBK FOX 5 and KOZL 27 TV in Springfield, Missouri, with an opportunity to reach wider audiences who might not know the beauty and fun that...
TV show seeking unique collections from Arkansans

TV show seeking unique collections from Arkansans

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will be returning to Arkansas, bringing “American Pickers” back to The Natural state in November. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The show follows...
Museum to premiere aviation exhibit Saturday

Museum to premiere aviation exhibit Saturday

BATESVILLE — The Old Independence Regional Museum will officially open its newest exhibit, titled “Taking to the Sky” on Saturday, Sept. 22. A huge hang glider mounted high in the main gallery has been loaned and installed by resident Ross Jones.  Large panels...
Float winner announced

Float winner announced

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced First Community Bank as the winner of the Best Float award from the 75th White River Water Carnival parade.   The parade was scheduled to take place at Riverside Park in Batesville on Sept. 8, however, rain led to...