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A powerful cold front swept through Arkansas on Sunday, triggering a wave of...
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Obituary: James Gordon Davis
James Gordon Davis, 65 of Harrisburg, Arkansas, departed this life peacefully at his home on Friday, 13, 2026,…
Obituary: Ronald Robert Schwab
Ronald Robert Schwab, 77, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Batesville, AR. He was born on July…
Obituary: John Wayne Watson, “JW”
John Wayne Watson, “JW”, 62, of Batesville, departed this life on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas.…
Batesville-area students create videos to promote March 20 juggling fundraiser for single parents
Single parents juggle every day — figuratively, of course — balancing work, parenting, finances, and more on their…
Fire chief hopes to bring training academy to Batesville
Council hears updates on youth sports, police, other activities By Andrea Bruner, White River Now Batesville could one…
Community vigil, services planned for Salem teen
James Paul Crowe Community members in Salem will gather this week to remember a local high school student…
Batesville boys swim team claim fifth straight state swimming title
The Batesville swimming boys team captured its fifth consecutive Arkansas 5A State Championship over the weekend, capping a…
Lyon College to host 7th annual Scots Spectacular on April 18
KC Johns Lyon College will host the seventh annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular on Saturday, April 18,…
The Call expands support for local foster families
Ashley Beller, director of The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties…