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Obituary: Earl Jay Wood
Earl Jay Wood, 73, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on…
Obituary: Vincent Lafon Rutledge
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Vincent Lafon Rutledge, beloved son, father, pawpaw, significant other,…
Obituary: Bonnie Jefford Frazier
Bonnie Jefford Frazier went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026. She was 96,…
Izard County man dead after weekend shooting involving Woodruff County deputy
Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a Woodruff County sheriff’s deputy that left an Izard…
New board members sworn in for Timbo and Rural Special school districts
Stone County is one step closer to a major shift in its educational landscape after the Quorum Court…
Democrat-Gazette looks at Batesville’s Mark Brissey ahead of Razorback start on Tuesday
Batesville native Mark Brissey is scheduled to start Tuesday as the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks host Northern Colorado…
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…